In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance, he laid the blame on a woman.

More from Lady Nancy Astor

• I married beneath me. All women do.
• One reason I don’t drink is because I wish to know when I’m having a good time.
• The only thing I like about rich people is their money.
• The penalty of success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.
• We are not asking for superiority for we have always had that; all we ask is equality.