To bear failure with courage is the best proof of character that anyone can give.

Life isn't long enough for love and art.

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

Why did you look at the sunset?' Philip answered with his mouth full: Because I was happy.

It is unfair to expect a politician to live in private up to the statements he makes in public.

You learn more quickly under the guidance of experienced teachers. You waste a lot of time going down blind alleys if you have no one to lead you.

Clearly much that seemed valid seemed so only because he had been taught it from earliest youth.