An unalterable and unquestioned law of the musical world required that the German text of French operas sung by Swedish artists should be translated into Italian for the clearer understanding of English-speaking audiences.

When people ask for time, it's always for time to say no. Yes has one more letter in it, but it doesn't take half as long to say.

I can't love you unless I give you up.

I have never known a novel that was good enough to be good in spite of its being adapted to the author's political views.