We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.

The world is changed because you are made of ivory and gold. The curves of your lips rewrite history.

Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval. When man is happy, he is in harmony with himself and his environment.

No man is rich enough to buy back his past.

Is insincerity such a terrible thing? I think not. It is merely a method by which we can multiply our personalities.

I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life. We are not sent into the world to air our moral prejudices. I never take any notice of what common people say, and I never interfere with what charming people do. If a personality fascinates me, whatever mode of expression that personality selects is absolutely delightful to me.

Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that some men should be happier than others.