Romance lives by repetition, and repetition converts an appetite into an art. Besides, each time that one loves is the only time one has ever loved. Difference of object does not alter singleness of passion. It merely intensifies it. We can have in life but one great experience at best, and the secret of life is to reproduce that experience as often as possible.

The basis of action is lack of imagination. It is the last resource of those who know not how to dream.

A burnt child loves the fire.

The job of the critic is to report to us his moods.

If God really wanted to punish, he'd answer all our prayers.

I never take any notice to what common people say, and I never interfere with what charming people do.

How does one cure the soul? Through the senses