Noel Coward, (1899 - 1973) Quotes

It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of, but my own.

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

Work's more fun than fun.

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.

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.

Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.

Goodnight my darlings, I'll see you tomorrow.

I don't believe in astrology. The only stars I can blame for my failures are those that walk about the stage.

Wit ought to be a glorious treat, like caviar. Never spread it around like marmelade.

Many years ago I remember a famous actress explaining to me with perfect seriousness that before making an entrance she always stood aside to allow God to go on first. I can also remember that on that particular occasion He gave a singularly uninspired performance.