“Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.”

“A Russian imbues his polite things with a heartiness, both of phrase and expression, that compels belief in their sincerity.”

“A sincere compliment is always grateful to a lady, so long as you don't try to knock her down with it.”

“Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any.”

“If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.”

“I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.”

“The gods offer no rewards for intellect. There was never one yet that showed any interest in it...”