Quotes About Sophistication

The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-backward somersault through a hoop while whistling the "Star-Spangled Banner," but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish.

Wine is like many of the fine experiences in life which take time and experience to extract their full pleasure and meaning.

The perpetration of the primary felony burglary is organized and methodical, strongly suggesting criminal sophistication and experience. It is the unexpected introduction of one of the house residents to the crime in progress that quickly shifts the crime scene to a disorganized presentation.

Wine is like many of the finer things in life, which take time and experience to extract their full pleasure and meaning.

Aloysius Xingu Leng Pendergast.

True to the precepts handed down to her by her mother and grandmother—to wit: that a true lady can neither be shocked nor surprised—Miss Marple merely raised her eyebrows and shook her head,

Hercule Poirot spread out his hands in his most foreign manner.

My Great-aunt Jane always used to say that a true lady was neither shocked nor surprised at anything that might happen," I murmured dreamily. "I endeavour to live up to her precepts.

He's very nice," said Mrs. Clayton, "but not quite quite, you know. Hasn't got any idea of culture." Richard found his room exceedingly comfortable, and his appreciation of Mrs. Clayton as a hostess rose still higher.

Graceful phrases fell from his lips in polished French.

Poirot spoke again, still in the same calm, measured voice.

Miss Grosvenor was an incredibly glamorous blonde. She wore an expensively cut little black suit

Miss Grosvenor glided up to him in her swanlike manner.

The Ritz Hotel was grand, sophisticated, and established, unlike me. The only thing we had in common was façade. Mine may not have been as ornate but it was equally phony. I was presenting myself as an escort; I advertised as one, negotiated like one on the phone, and I identified as one to whoever was interested. I even simulated sex for escort rates.

I think everyone envisions me sitting at Alexandre's all day, picking out beautiful clothes from passing couturiers.

Sometimes in a restaurant you'll see a lady dressed very nice, she picks up a menu or something... a little fan is always a little bit nice.

Milan is marvellous, picturesque, and full of elegance.

Women who have understood fashion and style for so long have always known it's not about having more pieces. It's about having the right pieces and having the pieces that are of a great quality and look like you know what you're doing. You don't have to have a million things on.

If I'm getting dressed up, I love Alice + Olivia, they have great pieces. I still look at all of the whowhatwhere.com and I read all of the fashion blogs. I'm working my way up to more grown up pieces.

Avoid patent leather, pink, and crystals.

If you walk into my wardrobe, it's kind of hilarious. It's a sea of black.

Chanel No. 5 is my perfume when I'm feeling like a lady. It's old-school and warm - and it reminds me of my mom.

The Polo Lounge is like a fine old mink coat: opulent, dignified and warm.

The American people voted for a president, Donald Trump, who's very tough, very strong, very aggressive on terrorism, but at the same time smart. At the same time sophisticated. At the same time, heeding the wisdom of our founders who warned about entangling foreign engagement.