If I have known much trouble in my youth, I have also known much joy.

My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.

I cannot be so bad when everybody is so fond of me.

I once believed that I possessed creative talent, but I have given up this idea; a woman must not desire to compose — there has never yet been one able to do it. Should I expect to be the one?

I will yield to popular demands only insofar as they do not betray my own convictions.

Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?

I do not want horses or diamonds - I am happy in possessing you.