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

“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.”

“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.”

“After all, damn it, what does being in love mean if you can't trust a person.”