Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way.

It might be that to surrender to happiness was to accept defeat, but it was a defeat better than many victories.

Impropriety is the soul of wit.

There is a sort of man who pays no attention to his good actions, but is tormented by his bad ones. This is the type that most often writes about himself.

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

The prestige you acquire by being able to tell your friends that you know famous men proves only that you are yourself of small account.

Sherry, the civilized drink.