“I don't know what London's coming to — the higher the buildings the lower the morals.” — Noël Coward Architecture Copy Share Image
“its discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by decite” — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Passion in a dromedary doesn't go so deep; a camel when it's mating never sobs itself to sleep. — Noel Coward Animal Copy Share Image
I don't think pornography is harmful, but it is terribly, terribly boring. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
I want a horse and plough, Chickens too, Just one cow, With a wistful moo. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
I'm an enormously talented man, and there's no use pretending that I'm not.. — Noel Coward Inspirational Copy Share Image
I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left… — Noel Coward Age Copy Share Image
Madame Bovary is the sexiest book imaginable. The woman's virtually a nyphomaniac but you won't find a vulgar word in the entire… — Noel Coward Book Copy Share Image
Though the fact that they have to be rebuilt And frequently mortgaged to the hilt Is inclined to take the gilt Off… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
“A.E. Matthews ambled through This Was a Man like a charming retriever who has buried a bone and can't quite remember where.” — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
How was your flight? Well, aeronautically it was a great success. Socially, it left quite a bit to be desired. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Christopher Marlowe or Francis Bacon The author of Lear remains unshaken Willie Herbert or Mary Fitton What does it matter? The Sonnets… — Noel Coward Books Copy Share Image
My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough. — Noel Coward Body Copy Share Image
That strange feeling we had in the war. Have you found anything in your lives since to equal it in strength? A… — Noel Coward Carelessness Copy Share Image
You always ought to have tom cats arranged, you know - it makes 'em more companionable. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
What I adore is supreme professionalism. I’m bored by writers who can write only when it’s raining. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Mona Lisa looks as if she has just been sick, or is about to be. — Noel Coward Artist Copy Share Image
I'll go through life either first class or third, but never in second. — Noel Coward Class Copy Share Image
It's like this, dear boy, the one in front is blind and the kind one behind is pushing him. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
I can take any amount of criticism, as long as it is unqualified praise. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Wit is like caviar - it should be served in small portions and not spread about like marmalade. — Noel Coward Caviar Copy Share Image
I don't much care for Hollywood, I'd rather have a nice cup of cocoa. — Noel Coward Care Copy Share Image
Someday I suspect, when Jesus has definitely got me for a sunbeam, my works may be adequately assessed. — Noel Coward Jesus Copy Share Image
“I like long walks, especialy when they are taken by people who annoy me.” — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Sunburn is very becoming - but only when it is even - one must be careful not to look like a mixed… — Noel Coward Advice Copy Share Image
Familiarity breeds contempt, but without a little familiarity it's impossible to breed anything. — Noel Coward Contempt Copy Share Image
She stopped the show - but then the show wasn't traveling very fast. — Noel Coward Inspirational Copy Share Image
It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. — Noel Coward Deceit Copy Share Image
I have a memory like an elephant. In fact, elephants often consult me. — Noel Coward Animal Copy Share Image
Exercise is the most awful illusion. The secret is a lot of aspirin and marrons glaces. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
As one gets older, one discovers everything is going to be exactly the same with different hats on. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
“It's a sad reflection on society how many people are shocked by honesty... and how few by dishonesty.” — Noël Coward Corruption Copy Share Image
If he (Peter O'Toole) had been any prettier it would have been Florence of Arabia. — Noel Coward Arabia Copy Share Image