You have never been poor, and never known what ambition is.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Do not be afraid of the past. If people tell you that it is irrevocable, do not believe them.

It is a very poor consolation to be told that the man who has given one a bad dinner, or poor wine, is irreproachable in private life. Even the cardinal virtues cannot atone for half-cold entrees.

I have never met any really wicked person before. I feel rather frightened. I am so afraid he will look just like every one else.

When good Americans die, they go to Paris" "Where do bad Americans go?" "They stay in America

One must have a heart of stone to read the death of little Nell without laughing.