Better lose your life than your soul.
It's lovely to see people so happy.
…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.
In the books I read the sinners are always more interesting than the saints, and in real life good people are dismally dull. I've no desire to be wicked, but I do want to be happy. A short life and a gay one for me and I'm willing to pay for my pleasure if it is necessary.
My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child
Have your fun, my dear; but if you must earn your bread, try to make it sweet with cheerfulness, not bitter with the daily regret that it isn't cake.