Frederic William Farrar

There is only one real failure in life that is possible, and that is, not to be true to the best one knows.

For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse sins laid to his charge, but he had successfully established some claim to being considered a learned man.

But in the life of every man there are influences of a far more real and penetrating character than those which come through the medium of schools or teachers.

I laugh at absurdity hardest, then stories, then observations, then bearded men on roller skates.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.

God looks after children, animals and idiots.