The story of mankind began in a garden and ended in revelations.

The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray.

London is full of women who trust their husbands. One can always recognize them. They look so thoroughly unhappy.

The more we study Art, the less we care for Nature. What Art really reveals to us is Nature's lack of design, her curious crudities, her extraordinary monotony, her absolutely unfinished condition.

Some things are more precious because they don't last long.

If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want.

Alas, I am dying beyond my means.