From such trivia, I believe my soul was born.

It seems to me that my mother was the most splendid woman I ever knew... I have met a lot of people knocking around the world since, but I have never met a more thoroughly refined woman than my mother. If I have amounted to anything, it will be due to her.

We must laugh in the face of our helplessness against the forces of nature, or go insane.

The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury. [and therefore not appreciate it fully or be grateful for it every moment.]

They cheer me because they all understand me, and they cheer you because no one understands you.

I'd sooner be called a successful crook than a destitute monarch.

Greed has poisoned men's souls.