I do not believe they are right who say that the defects of famous men should be ignored. I think it is better that we should know them. Then, though we are conscious of having faults as glaring as theirs, we can believe that that is no hindrance to our achieving also something of their virtues.

I'll give you my opinion of the human race in a nutshell... their heart's in the right place, but their head is a thoroughly inefficient organ.

Usage is the only test. I prefer a phrase that is easy and unaffected to a phrase that is grammatical.

I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp.

The most valuable thing I have learned from life is to regret nothing.

I'd sooner be smashed into a mangled pulp by a bus when we cross the street than look forward to a life like yours.

If you want to eat well in England, eat three breakfasts.