Politics is the diversion of trivial men who, when they succeed at it, become important in the eyes of more trivial men. politics
It is only the cynicism that is born of success that is penetrating and valid. success
Love demands infinitely less than friendship. friendship
Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. patriotism
Love is an emotion experienced by the many and enjoyed by the few. love
No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched. anger
Women, as they grow older, rely more and more on cosmetics. Men, as they grow older, rely more and more on a sense of humor. humor, men & women
Great art is as irrational as great music. It is mad with its own loveliness. art, greatness & music
To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination. art & imagination
Criticism is the art of appraising others at one's own value. art
Beauty makes idiots sad and wise men merry. beauty, men & sadness
Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote. being good