The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes. . ."

"When one pays a visit it is for the purpose of wasting other people's time, not one's own."

"If one tells the truth, one is sure, sooner or later, to be found out."

She wore far too much rouge last night and not quite enough clothes. That is always a sign of despair in a woman.

"I dislike arguments of any kind. They are always vulgar, and often convincing."