Most men and women are forced to perform parts for which they have no qualification.

There is nothing that stirs in the whole world of thought to which sorrow does not vibrate in terrible and exquisite pulsation.

Civilization is not by means an easy thing to attain to. There are only two ways by which man can reach it. One is by being cultured, the other by being corrupt.

I am very glad I have travelled. Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one's prejudices.

The only proper intoxication is conversation.

Art finds her own perfection within, and not outside of, herself. She is not to be judged by any external standard of resemblance.

But what is the good of friendship if one cannot say exactly what one means? Anybody can say charming things and try to please and to flatter, but a true friend always says unpleasant things, and does not mind giving pain. Indeed, if he is a really true friend he prefers it, for he knows that then he is doing good.