Listening is not merely not talking, though even that is beyond most of our powers; it means taking a vigorous, human interest in what is being told us.

Men are too emotional to vote. Their conduct at baseball games and political conventions shows this . . .

In a world where England is finished and dead: I do not wish to live.

It is always difficult for a woman to be grateful for a form of chivalry that seems to be based on the premise that she is a moron.

When a woman like that whom I've seen so much, All of a sudden drops out of touch; Is always busy and never can, Spare you a moment, it means a man.

People love to talk but hate to listen.

No one really believes in equality who's on top.

Good manners are the techniques of expressing consideration for the feelings of others.

Silences, as every observer knows, have strange characteristics all their own - passionate silences, and hateful silences, and silences full of friendly, purring content.

And now too late, we see these things are one: The art is sacrifice and self-control And who loves beauty must be stern of soul.

They make other nations seem pale and flighty, But they do think England is God almighty, And you must remind them now and then That other countries breed other men.

What a mess you’ve made of the simplest of subjects, Della.

The sea always filled her with longing, though for what she was never sure.

It’s the great flaw of journalism. The more something happens, the less newsworthy it is.

A little morphine in all the air. It would be wonderfully refreshing for everyone.

Wearing a Hawaiian shirt, you don't ever come across as offensive. Nobody sees you as a threat. You see someone in a Hawaiian shirt, and you are like 'this guy is ready to party.'

Let's face it, the great comedians now that are handicapped in the looks department are tremendous writers.

Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey.

The eye, the window of the soul, is the chief means whereby the understanding can most fully and abundantly appreciate the infinite works of Nature; and the ear is second.

Rebellion is the only thing that keeps you alive!

I'm not a Hollywood director. I'm an in spite of Hollywood director.