The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read.

He is fairer than the morning star, and whiter than the moon. For his body I would give my soul, and for his love I would surrender heaven.

I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.

Never met such a Gorgon . . . I don't really know what a Gorgon is like, but I am quite sure that Lady Bracknell is one. In any case, she is a monster, without being a myth, which is rather unfair.

I do not approve of anything which tampers with natural ignorance

Reforms in Russia are very tragic, but they always end in a farce.

In fact, now you mention the subject, I have been very bad in my own small way. I don't think you should be so proud of that, though I am sure it must have been very pleasant.