I have read of women who have been strongly, grandly brave. Sometimes I have dreamed that I might be brave. The possibilities of this life are magnificent.

May I never, I say, become that abnormal, merciless animal, that deformed monstrosity - a virtuous woman.

I've never made plans for more than a day ahead.

A genius who does not know that he is a genius is no genius.

I would rather be a fairly happy wife and mother.

One must always say things that aim to interest, because in the world one must after all pay for one's keep.

I never give my real self. I have a hundred sides, and I turn first one way and then the other. I am playing a deep game. I have a number of strong cards up my sleeve. I have never been myself, excepting to two friends.