As people get their opinions so largely from the newspapers they read... But the Press is not free, the newspapers are owned by rich men.

[Man] progresses in all things by making a fool of himself.

What a man is depends on his character; but what he does, and what we think of what he does, depends on his circumstances.

Most of the money given by rich people in "charity" is made up of conscience money, "ransom," political bribery, and bids for titles.... One buys moral credit by signing a cheque, which is easier than turning a prayer wheel.

First really like is just a little bit foolishness as well as a lot of curiosity. No actually self-respecting girl would reap the benefits of it.

Think what cowards men would be if they had to bear children. Women are altogether a superior species.

Literature is like any other trade; you will never sell anything unless you go to the right shop.