Men know life too early. Women know life too late. That is the difference between men and women.

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

Oh! I don't think I would like to catch a sensible man. I shouldn't know what to talk to him about.

Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.

Too much work, and no vacation, Deserves at least a small libation. So hail! my friends, and raise your glasses, Work's the curse of the drinking classes.

I threw the pearl of my soul into a cup of wine. I went down the primrose path to the sound of flutes. I lived on honeycomb.

Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days are your sonnets.