Hesketh Pearson

Misquotation is, in fact, the pride and privilege of the learned. A widely- read man never quotes accurately, for the rather obvious reason that he has read too widely.

Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.

There is no stronger craving in the world than that of the rich for titles, except that of the titled for riches.

I don't like to get in front of people.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.