Of course I despise money when I haven't got any. It's the only dignified thing to do.
In old days the public didn't really mind much about accuracy, but nowadays readers take it upon themselves to write to authors on every possible occasion, pointing out flaws.
Evil is not any superhuman, but it is HUMAN.
Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody.
Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.
To all those who lead monotonous lives in the hope that they may experience at second hand the delights and dangers of adventure. [author's dedication]