"My idea of good company…is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company."

"I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal."

"Compliments are the most dangerous things in the world."

"I am quite determined to have a good laugh, come what may."

"Oh! do not attack me with your fine words. I will not be talked out of my senses."