There is nothing more unaesthetic than a policeman.

There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

I have seen too much not to know that the impression of a woman may be more valuable than the conclusion of an analytical reasoner.

For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is always far more daring than any effort of the imagination.