It is Nature who makes our artists for us, though it may be Art who taught them their right mode of expression.

Even before I met you I was far from indifferent to you.

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.

When a woman marries again, it is because she detested her first husband. When a man marries again, it is because he adored his first wife. Women try their luck; men risk theirs.

It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.

Please do not shoot the pianist. He is doing his best.

I prefer women with a past. They're always so damned amusing to talk to.