Things are because we see them, and what we see, and how we see it, depends on the Arts that influenced us. To look at a thing is very different from seeing a thing. One does not see anything until one sees its beauty. Then, and then only, does it comes into existence.

In England it is enough for a man to try and produce any serious, beautiful work to lose all his rights as a citizen.

Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world's original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.

As long as a woman can look ten years younger than her own daughter, she is perfectly satisfied.

Bore: a man who is never unintentionally rude.

Love is a misunderstanding between two fools.

Misfortunes one can endure--they come from outside, they are accidents. But to suffer for one's own faults--ah!--there is the sting of life.