A woman's life revolves in curves of emotions. It is upon lines of intellect that a man's life progresses.

Tea is the only simple pleasure left to us.

George Moore leads his readers to the latrine and locks them in.

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.

A man who does not think for himself does not think at all. It is grossly selfish to require of one's neighbour that he should think in the same way, and hold the same opinions. Why should he? If he can think, he will probably think differently. If he cannot think, it is monstrous to require thought of any kind from him.

What is beautiful is a joy for all seasons.

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