Almost certainly I will not tell her my intentions this evening or tonight. I will put it off. Why? Because words are actions and they make things happen. Once they are out you cannot put them back.

Falling in love was simple; one had only to yield. Digesting another person, however, and sustaining love, was bloody work, and not a soft job.

Like you, she will have been with other people, but I've got a feeling there's something between you.

I am determined to live without illusions. I want to look at reality straight. Without hiding.

I've never had any desire to be good. I don't like goodness particularly.

My pleasures disappeared with my vices.

Please remove your watch,' he said. 'In my domain time isn't a factor.