“Never trust a woman who wears mauve, whatever her age may be, or a woman over thirty-five who is fond of pink ribbons.”

“One should never trust a woman who tells one her real age. A woman who would tell one that would tell one anything.”

“Thirty-five is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years.”

“LADY BRACKNELLThirty-five is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. Lady Dumbleton is an instance in point. To my own knowledge she has been thirty-five ever since she arrived at the age of forty, which was many years ago now.”

“One should never give a woman anything she can't wear in the evening.”

“Indeed, no woman should ever be quite accurate about her age. It looks so calculating.”

“How long could you love a woman who didn't love you, Cecil?A woman who didn't love me? Oh, all my life!”