I am afraid that woman appreciate cruelty, downright cruelty, more than anything else. They have wonderfully primitive instincts. We have emancipated them, but they remain slaves looking for their masters, all the same. They love being dominated.

What is termed Sin is an essential element of progress. Without it the world would stagnate, or grow old, or become colourless.

To live in this world is a rare thing; most people just exist.

Conformity is the last refuge of the unimaginitive

I asked the question for the best reason possible, for the only reason, indeed, that excuses anyone for asking any question - simple curiosity.

You can have your secret as long as I have your heart[.]

The proper school to learn art is not life but art