Show me the woman, however loyal, who does not seek to rouse desire.

One of the most detestable habits of Lilliputian minds is to find their own littleness in others.

Love knows nothing of modesty.

For certain people, misfortune is a beacon that lights up the dark and baser sides of social life.

Modern reformers offer nebulous theories or write philanthropic novels. But your thief acts! He is as clear as a fact and as logical as a punch on the nose! And what a style he has!

And he, like many jaded people, had few pleasures left in life save good food and drink.

Sometimes at the best moments a single word or a look is enough.'