We Might Define An Eccentric As A

The Englishman Wants To Be Recognized As A Gentleman, Or As Some Other Suitable Species Of Human Being; The American Wants To Be Considered A Good Guy.

London ... Remains A Man's City Where New York Is Chiefly A Woman's. London Has Whole Streets That Cater To Men's Wants. It Has Its Great Solid Phalanx Of Fortress Clubs.

The Moving Van Is A Symbol Of More Than Our Restlessness, It Is The Most Conclusive Evidence Possible Of Our Progress.

Someone Who Gossips Well Has A Reputation For Being Good Company Or Even A Wit, Never For Being A Gossip.

The Essence Of The Expert Is That His Field Shall Be Very Special And Narrow: One Of The Ways In Which He Inspires Confidence Is To Rigidly Limit Himself To The Little Toe; He Would Scarcely Venture An Off-the-record Opinion On An Infected Little Finger.