As soon as one promises not to do something, it becomes the one thing above all others that one most wishes to do.

The more enchanted the idyll, greater must be the pain of its ending.

...Gentlemen don't understand anything, however wise they may be.

Neither your mother nor I have any imagination at all and we certainly didn't bring you up to have one

Sometimes a person who is utterly devoid of charm will try to create a good impression by using very elegant language

Accepting all the good and bad about someone. It's a great thing to aspire to. The hard part is actually doing it.

I suppose you'll not let me rest until I admit that I like your company?""You're getting to know me well...""Very well, I'll admit. You're slightly more than tolerable.

This is about objects, not motifs. The photo is only a substitute for an object; it is unsuitable as a picture in its customary sense.

The establishment? Well, guess what? Donald Trump now is the establishment. His primary opponents, many of them are interviewing for White House gigs.

After a gig I always head back to the hotel, remembering granny's words of wisdom. I cancel the late-night pizza and watch the Jonathan Ross show instead.

True happiness springs from moderation.

Design is too important to be left to designers.

Oh no. Oh God. I couldn't possibly be so stupid." "Don't limit yourself. You can be anything you wish.