I have dreamed in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind.

I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town.

I can say with sincerity that I like cats... A cat is an animal which has more human feelings than almost any other.

Be with me always - take any form - drive me mad! only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! Oh, God! it is unutterable! I can not live without my life! I can not live without my soul!

It’s no company at all, when people know nothing and say nothing,’ she muttered.

I'll be as dirty as I please, and I like to be dirty, and I will be dirty!

And from the midst of cheerless gloom I passed to bright unclouded day.