The revolutionary spirit is mighty convenient in this, that it frees one from all scruples as regards ideas. Its hard absolute optimism is repulsive to my mind by the menace of fanaticism and intolerance it contains. No doubt one should smile at these things; but, imperfect Esthete, I am no better Philosopher. All claim to special righteousness awakens in me that scorn and anger from which a philosophical mind should be free.

the mind of man is capable of anything--because everything is in it, all the past as well as the future

All creative art is magic, is evocation of the unseen in forms persuasive, enlightening, familiar and surprising.

Being a lady is a frightfully troublesome assignment, since it comprises mainly in managing men.

Perhaps life is just that... a dream and a fear.

Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.

It is to be remarked that a good many people are born curiously unfitted for the fate waiting them on this earth.