We should treat all the trivial things of life seriously, and all the serious things of life with sincere and studied triviality.
Be moderate in all things, including moderation.
The truth about the life of a man is not what he does, but the legend which he creates around himself.
Ones real life is often the life that one does not lead.
Good taste is the excuse I've always given for leading such a bad life
Don't imagine that your perfection lies in accumulating or possessing external things. Your affection is inside of you.