The tragedy of the poor is that they can afford nothing but self denial.

An egg is always an adventure; the next one may be different.

Pessimist: One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.

I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.

The very essence of romance is uncertainty.

Talent borrows, genius steals!

Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes.