By the time an actor knows how to act any sort of part he is often too old to act any but a few.

I would sooner read a time-table or a catalogue than nothing at all. They are much more entertaining than half the novels that are written.

When a woman loves you she's not satisfied until she possesses your soul. Because she's weak, she has a rage for domination, and nothing less will satisfy her.

Most people are such fools that it is really no great compliment to say that someone is above the average.

The trouble with young writers is that they are all in their sixties.

Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.

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.