Censure is often useful, praise is often deceitful.

I am not sure I should have dared to start; but I am sure that I should not have dared to stop.

Nothing should be done for spite's sake.

You do your worst, and we'll do our best.

Where does the family start? It starts with a young man falling in love with a girl - no superior alternative has yet been found.

English literature is a glorious inheritance which is open to all - there are no barriers, no coupons, and no restrictions. In the English language and in its great writers there are great riches and treasures, of which, of course, the Bible and Shakespeare stand along on the highest platform.

If Hitler invaded Hell, I'd find something nice to say about the Devil himself.