You see why I married her, Mycroft? The exquisite juxtaposition of ladylike threads and backhanded compliments proved irresistible.

Everyone is allowed a weakness, even women of the twentieth century.

Suddenly, it occurred to me that my feelings towards the little man were distinctly maternal. Good God, I thought, how utterly revolting, and I turned my mind firmly to the problem at hand.

I know where a lot of them [the elite or elitists]

When mother is happy, family is happy. When family is happy, nation is happy.

I hope and trust to meet you in Heaven, both white and black-both white and black.

If King Harold had had swans on his side, England would still be Saxon.

You learn more when things go wrong.

The architecture of the song, if it's built properly, can withstand all kinds of things.

I live in a beautiful vintage building that was built in the heart of downtown Chicago.

Look to see what you are doing today. Is this how you choose to define yourself? Look to see what you are thinking today. Is this what you wish to create?

You have to pick what you're going to be worried about. Markets are volatile, but retirement is certain.

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen