[People] want me to finish things. But I see them in such a way and paint them accordingly. ... Nothing is simpler than to complete pictures in a superficial sense. Never does one lie so cleverly as then.

Marriage is a dinner that begins with dessert.

I have tried to do what is true and not ideal.

I don't belong to any school. I work in my corner. I admire Degas.

Jealousy will drive you mad.

Love is when the desire to be desired takes you so badly, that you feel you could die of it!

The wise woman patterns her life on the theory and practice of modern banking. She never gives her love, but only lends it on the best security and at the highest rate of interest.