Words, mademoiselle, are only the outer clothing of ideas.

Of course I despise money when I haven't got any. It's the only dignified thing to do.

It is curious - but you cannot make a revolution without honest men. ... Every revolution has had its honest men. They are soon disposed of afterwards.

Is there ever any particular spot where one can put one's finger and say, "It all began that day, at such a time and such a place, with such an incident?

I do not argue with obstinate men. I act in spite of them.

Never worry about what you say to a man. They're so conceited that they never believe you mean it if it's unflattering.

Things never come when they are expected.