“ Telling the truth to people who misunderstand you is generally promoting a falsehood, isn't it? Anthony Hope
“ I wish you would read a little poetry sometimes. Your ignorance cramps my conversation. Anthony Hope
“ For my part, if a man must needs be a knave I would have him a debonair knave... It makes your sin no worse as I conceive, to do it à la mode and stylishly. Anthony Hope
“ I have an income nearly sufficient for my wants (no one's income is ever quite sufficient, you know). Anthony Hope