It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.

That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in the next.

That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in the next.

While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.

While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.

Don't try to force chemistry between two people or else it may just blow up at you.

Don't try to force chemistry between two people or else it may just blow up at you.

He that won't be counselled can't be helped.

He that won't be counselled can't be helped.

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for read more

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for a long time doing your conjugal duty.

There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly read more

There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly had some gallantries, together with the experience of five and twenty or thirty years, form a young fellow better than all the rules that can be given him. Wherever you go, make some of those women your friends; which a very little matter will do. Ask their advice, tell them your doubts or difficulties as to your behavior; but take great care not to drop one word of their experience; for experience implies age, and the suspicion of age, no woman, let her be ever so old, ever forgives.

Acting is the expression of a neurotic impulse. It's a bum's life. The principal benefit acting has afforded me is read more

Acting is the expression of a neurotic impulse. It's a bum's life. The principal benefit acting has afforded me is the money to pay for my psychoanalysis.

Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were.

Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were.