I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age - which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade.

It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.

There's always something fishy about the French.

Mona Lisa looks as if she has just been sick, or is about to be.

I love criticism just so long as it's unqualified praise.

Work is much more fun than fun.

A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy.

For gin, in cruel sober truth, supplies the fuel for flaming youth.

Work hard, do the best you can, don't ever lose faith in yourself and take no notice of what other people say about you.

You will know you're old when you cease to be amazed.

First best is falling in love. Second best is being in love. Least best is falling out of love. But any of it is better than never having been in love.

Mr. Brundy, " she said with a nod, making the most perfunctory of curtsies to her father's guest.He made no move to take her hand, but merely bowed and responded in kind. "Lady '

Wealth is good when it brings joy to others.

A cowardly act! What do I care about that? You may be sure that I should never fear to commit one if it were to my advantage.

Never give up on a good thing, never give up, never give up!

David Bentley has got balls - and plenty of them.

You can't be a leader by following a leader.

Men really prefer reasonably attractive women; they go after the sensational ones to impress other men.

My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.

He always did the leaving. But not this time. She kept walking, and did not look back.