“There are always twenty excellent reasons for doing nothing for every one reason for starting anything-especially if it has never been done before.”

We live in what virtually amounts to a museum – which does not happen to a lot of people.

I had been playing polo, and I decided to give up at the age of 50.

Wildlife of the world is disappearing, not because of a malicious and deliberate policy of slaughter and extermination, but simply because of a general and widespread ignorance and neglect.

Anyone who is concerned about his dignity would be well advised to keep away from horses.

It’s better to get out before you reach the sell-by date.

Young people are the same as they always were. They are just as ignorant.

I don’t think a prostitute is more moral than a wife, but they are doing the same thing.

I have very little experience of self-government. In fact, I am one of the most governed people in the world.

You could do with losing a little bit of weight.

If anyone has a new idea in this country, there are twice as many people who keep putting a man with a red flag in front of it.

Cannibalism is a radical but realistic solution to the problem of overpopulation.

It’s much better to go when you are still capable than wait until people say you’re so doddery it’s time you went.

My favourite subject at school was avoiding unnecessary work.

Everyone has to have a sense of duty. A duty to society, to their family. I mean, you name it.

Books are certainly old fashioned, but only people with a very limited perception are silly enough to condemn ideas because of their age.

You can’t just decide you want to do this or that. You have to be invited.

Focus on the possibilities for success, not on the potential for failure.

An intelligent hell would be better than a stupid paradise.

I am not a businessman, I am an artist.

Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.

You have to do everything possible to win no matter what.

Haters will broadcast your failures, but whisper your success.

Your brand name is only as good as your reputation.

What really motivates people at Facebook is building stuff that they’re proud of.