There are works which wait, and which one does not understand for a long time; the reason is that they bring answers to questions which have not yet been raised; for the question often arrives a terribly long time after the answer.

Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.

I was very much disappointed in the Atlantic Ocean.

A subject that is beautiful in itself gives no suggestion to the artist. It lacks imperfection.

Never buy anything simply because it is expensive.

By persistently remaining single a man converts himself into a permanent public temptation.

There is always something ridiculous about the emotions of people whom one has ceased to love.