If only the picture could grow old, and I stay young. For that...for that, I would give my SOUL for that.

Early in life she had discovered the important truth that nothing looks so like innocence as an indiscretion; and by a series of reckless escapades, half of them quite harmless, she had acquired all the privileges of a personality.

It is always a silly thing to give advice, but to give good advice is absolutely fatal.

Be moderate in all things, including moderation.

Life is not governed by will or intention. Life is a question of nerves, and fibres, and slowly built-up cells in which thought hides itself and passion has its dreams.

You know I have loved him always. But we are very poor. Who, being loved, is poor? Oh, no one. I hate my riches. They are a burden.

A beggar hates his benefactor as much as he hates himself for begging.