Women have a much better time than men in this world; there are far more things forbidden to them.

Nothing should be out of the reach of hope. Life is a hope.

Always! That is a dreadful word. It makes me shudder when I hear it. Women are so fond of using it. They spoil every romance by trying to make it last forever. It is a meaningless word, too. The only difference between a caprice and a life-long passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer.

The only way to even approach doing something perfectly is through experience, and experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

The very essence of romance is uncertainty.

Women, as some witty Frenchman once put it, inspire us with the desire to do masterpieces and always prevent us from carrying them out.

Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.