Now art should never try to be popular. The public should try to make itself artistic.

I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life.

When I think of all the harm [the Bible] has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it.

If you want to be witty, say what you think at all times

Believe me, no civilized man ever regrets a pleasure, and no uncivilized man ever knows what a pleasure is.

With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.

People are either charming or tedious.