One of the most adventurous things left us is to go to bed. For no one can lay a hand on our dreams.

- E. V. Lucas

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

- E. V. Lucas

There is no diplomacy like candor.

- E. V. Lucas

The art of life is to show your hand.

- E. V. Lucas

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

- E. V. Lucas

Nothing is wasted.

- E. V. Lucas

I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.

- E. V. Lucas

There are two words for everything.

- E. V. Lucas

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

- E. V. Lucas

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

- E. V. Lucas

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

- E. V. Lucas