I adore artifice. I always have.

Never fear being vulgar, just boring, middle class or dull.

I like to indulge myself by sitting up late without having to do anything in the morning.

A funny person is funny only for so long, but a wit can sit down and go on being spellbinding forever. One is not meant to laugh. One stays quiet and marvels. Spontaneously witty talk is without question the most fascinating entertainment there is.

Balenciaga often said that women did not have to be perfect or beautiful to wear his clothes. When they wore his clothes, they became beautiful.

A funny person is funny only for so long, but a wit can sit down and go on being spellbinding forever.

Pleasure is everything.