I know I am at the end. I shall never get better, dear.

I was beautiful. Now, because I am old, I take no shame in so saying.

I have known great things and wonderful persons, and I have known homage

On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.

It is [every woman’s] right to ignore the dictates of fashion and dress in a manner that is becoming to her own character and personality.

I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others.

The sentimentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work and enjoys new challenges.