Give me a man or woman who has read a thousand books and you give me an interesting companion. Give me a man or woman who has read perhaps three and you give me a very dangerous enemy indeed.

The truth is most women are weak, be they mortal or immortal. But when they are strong, they are absolutely unpredictable.

I never knew what life was until it ran out in a red gush over any lips, my hands!

I am in love with you', I responded. He laughed the most beguiling and gentle laugh. 'Of course you are,' he replied. 'I understand perfectly because I'm in love with myself. The fact that I'm not transfixed in front of the nearest mirror takes a great deal of self-control.' It was my turn to laugh.

The greatest create of power you have on earth, whether you are an angel, a spirit, a man or woman or child is to help others.

Cities have distinct personalities. It's a matter of knowing it.

The only pain in pleasure is the pleasure of the pain.