Starvation, not sin, is the parent of modern crime.

One should absorb the colour of life, but one should never remember its details. Details are always vulgar.

It is awfully hard work doing nothing.

Bad artists always admire each others work.

The best work in literature is always done by those who do not depend on it for their daily bread and the highest form of literature, Poetry, brings no wealth to the singer.

When I see a spade, I call it a spade. I'm glad to say I have never seen a spade. The man who would call a spade a spade should be compelled to use it. It's the only thing he's fit for.

What a pity that in life we only get our lessons when they are of no use to us.