A man desires praise that he may be reassured, that he may be quit of his doubting of himself; he is indifferent to applause when he is confident of success.
Alec Waugh
I am prepared to believe that a dry martini slightly impairs the palate, but think what it does for the soul.
Alec Waugh
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