The pleasures that once were heaven look silly at sixty-seven. Noel Coward More Quotes by Noel Coward More Quotes From Noel Coward A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy. Noel Coward martiniglassesperfect Certain women should be struck regularly, like gongs. Noel Coward womenshouldsex It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. Noel Coward honestylyingpeople Work hard, do the best you can, don't ever lose faith in yourself and take no notice of what other people say about you. Noel Coward faith-in-yourselfhard-workpeople My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am all I have to work with, to play with, to suffer and to enjoy. It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of, but of my own. I do not intend to let myself down more than I can possibly help, and I find that the fewer illusions I have about myself or the world around me, the better company I am for myself. Noel Coward eyewarhands I love criticism just so long as it's unqualified praise. Noel Coward humorfunnylong Work is much more fun than fun. Noel Coward workfuninspirational Consider the public. Never fear it nor despise it. Coax it, charm it, interest it, stimulate it, shock it now and then if you must, make it laugh, make it cry, but above all never, never, never bore the living hell out of it. Noel Coward crytheatrelaughing Never trust a man with short legs. His brains are too near his bottom. Noel Coward humormenfunny I will accept anything in the theatre . . . provided it amuses or moves me. But if it does neither, I want to go home. Noel Coward theatrehomemoving It is my considered opinion that the human race (soi disant) is cruel, idiotic, sentimental, predatory, ungrateful, ugly, conceited and egocentric to the last ditch and that the occasional discovery of an isolated exception is as deliciously surprising as finding a sudden brazil nut in what you know to be five pounds of vanilla creams. These glorious moments, although not making life actually worth living, perhaps, at least make it pleasanter. Noel Coward conceitednutsdiscovery You will know you're old when you cease to be amazed. Noel Coward ceaseamazedage Familiarity breeds contempt, but without a little familiarity it's impossible to breed anything. Noel Coward impossiblelittlessex To take a gloomy view of life is not part of my philosophy; to laugh at the idiocies of my fellow creatures is. However, at this particular moment I cannot find so much to laugh at as I would like. Noel Coward viewswritingphilosophy Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade. Noel Coward caviarwritingwitty I'm not a heavy drinker, I can sometimes go for hours without touching a drop. Noel Coward alcoholdrinkingbeer How was your flight? Well, aeronautically it was a great success. Socially, it left quite a bit to be desired. Noel Coward flightnaturetravel Thousands of people have talent. I might as well congratulate you for having eyes in your head. The one and only thing that counts is: Do you have staying power? Noel Coward eyepowerpeople But why, oh why, do the wrong people travel, when the right people stay at home? Noel Coward homepeopletravel Grab it while you can — grab every scrap of happiness while you can Noel Coward scrap
