"Nothing is so boring as having to keep up a deception."

"The art of life is to show your hand."

"You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do."

"Americans are people who prefer the Continent to their own country, but refuse to learn its languages."

"There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy."

"The French never allow a distinguished son of France to lack a statue."

"There is no diplomacy like candor."

"Nothing is wasted."