I write because it gives me the greatest possible artistic pleasure to write. If my work pleases the few I am gratified. As for the mob, I have no desire to be a popular novelist. It is far too easy.

It's an odd thing, but anyone who disappears is said to be seen in San Francisco. It must be a delightful city and possess all the attractions of the next world

He is fond of being misunderstood. It gives him a post of vantage.

I can sympathize with everything, except suffering.

I love hearing my relations abused. It is the only thing that makes me put up with them at all.

"I hope your hair curls naturally, does it?" "Yes, darling, with a little help from others."

The ugly can be beautiful. The pretty, never.