Walking out in the middle of a funeral would be, of course, bad form. So attempting to walk out on one's own was beyond the pale.
If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.
The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.
The portions of a woman which appeal to man's depravity Are constructed with considerable care.
Elderly gentlemen, gentle in all respects, kind to animals, beloved by children, and fond of music, are found in lonely corners of the downs, hacking at sandpits or tussocks of grass, and muttering in a blind, ungovernable fury elaborate maledictions which could not be extracted from them by robbery or murder. Men who would face torture without a word become blasphemous at the short fourteenth. It is clear that the game of golf may well be included in that category of intolerable provocations which may legally excuse or mitigate behavior not otherwise excusable.
Well, fancy giving money to the Government! Might as well have put it down the drain. Fancy giving money to the Government! Nobody will see the stuff again. Well, they've not idea what money's for- Ten to one they'll start another war. I've heard a lot of silly things, but, Lor'! Fancy giving money to the Government!
Don't let's go to the dogs tonight, For mother will be there.
Winning is overrated. The only time it is really important is in surgery and war.
You become more divine as you become more creative. All the religions of the world have said God is the creator. I don’t know whether he is the creator or not, but one thing I know: the more creative you become, the more godly you become. When your creativity comes to a climax, when your whole life becomes creative, you live in God. So he must be the creator because people who have been creative have been closest to him. Love what you do. Be meditative while you are doing it – whatsoever it is
In Sri Lanka a well-told lie is worth a thousand facts.
I'd rather be appreciated for my character in a film than my looks.