If you must have motivation, think of your paycheck on Friday.

300

People are wrong when they say opera is not what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That is what's wrong with it.

213

I have a memory like an elephant. In fact, elephants often consult me.

188

Your motivation? Your motivation is your pay packet on Friday. Now get on with it.

181

Time has convinced me of one thing: Television is for appearing on - not for looking at.

173

I am not a heavy drinker. I can sometimes go for hours without touching a drop.

173

People are wrong when they say that the opera isn't what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That's what's wrong with it.

172

Certain women should be struck regularly, like gongs.

163

The higher the buildings, the lower the morals.

156

Wit ought to be a glorious treat, like caviar. Never spread it about like marmalade.

155

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

155

I can take any amount of criticism as long as I can consider it unqualified praise.

101

It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.

67

Television is for appearing on - not for looking at.

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