Evil is not any superhuman, but it is HUMAN.

Sensationalism dies quickly, fear is long-lived.

It's very inconvenient to be loved. Nearly everyone has found that out, sooner or later. The fewer people who love you the less you will have to suffer.

The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.

Mr. Jesmond made a peculiar noise rather like a hen who has decided to lay an egg and then thought better of it.

A man when he is making up to anybody can be cordial and gallant and full of little attentions and altogether charming. But when a man is really in love he can't help looking like a sheep.

I believe, Messieurs, in loyalty---to one's friends and one's family and one's caste.