A man is like a fraction whose numerator is what he is and whose denominator is what he thinks of himself. The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.

Whiskey! Never tasted such beastly stuff in my life! In a civilized country they drink wine

I'd sooner be called a successful crook than a destitute monarch.

Simplicity is a difficult thing to achieve.

All my pictures are built around the idea of getting in trouble and so giving me the chance to be desperately serious in my attempt to appear as a normal little gentleman.

The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.