“There is a species of person called a 'Modern Churchman' who draws the full salary of a beneficed clergyman and need not commit himself to any religious belief.”

“I think to be oversensitive about cliches is like being oversensitive about table manners.”

“News is what a chap who doesn't care much about anything wants to read. And it's only news until he's read it. After that it's dead.”

“Success in this world depends on knowing exactly how little effort each job is worth...distribution of energy...”