Luckily ... there were Zulus and Afghans, also the Dervishes in the Soudan. Some of these might, if they were well-disposed, 'put up a show' some day.

You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war.

Can a nation remain healthy, can all nations draw together in a world whose brightest stars are film stars?

Nothing should be done for spite's sake.

A single glass of champagne imparts a feeling of exhilaration. The nerves are braced; the imagination is stirred, the wits become more nimble.

And you, madam, are ugly. But I shall be sober in the morning.

One must regard the hyphen as a blemish to be avoided wherever possible.