The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

I am the only person in the world I should like to know thoroughly.

Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same

Philosophy teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others.

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.

I must decline your invitation owing to a subsequent engagement.