And once, or twice, to throw the dice is a gentlemanly game, But he does not win who plays with Sin in the secret house of shame

The secret to life is to enjoy the pleasure of being terribly, terribly deceived.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want.

It is only by not paying one's bills that one can hope to live in the memory of the commercial classes.

A virtuous abstinence from the joys of pederasty comes most easily to those who have no taste for it.

There was so much in you that charmed me that I felt I must tell you something about yourself. I thought how tragic it would be if you were wasted.

Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.