Salomé, Salomé, dance for me. I pray thee dance for me. I am sad to-night. Yes, I am passing sad to-night. When I came hither I slipped in blood, which is an evil omen; and I heard, I am sure I heard in the air a beating of wings, a beating of giant wings. I cannot tell what they mean .... I am sad to-night. Therefore dance for me. Dance for me, Salomé, I beseech you. If you dance for me you may ask of me what you will, and I will give it you, even unto the half of my kingdom.

A man who takes himself too seriously will find that no one else takes him seriously.

Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing.

Why is it that at a bachelor's establishment the servants invariably drink the champagne.

Nothing is good in moderation. You cannot know good in anything until you have torn the heart out of it by excess.

An acquaintance that begins with a compliment is sure to develop into a real friendship.

People sometimes inquire what form of government is most suitable for an artist to live under. To this question there is only one answer. The form of government that is most suitable to the artist is no government at all.