Men become old, but they never become good.

A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?

It is that deep spiritual affection that is as pure as it is perfect. It is beautiful, it is fine, it is the noblest form of affection. There is nothing unnatural about it.

An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.

My desire to live is as intense as ever, and though my heart is broken, hearts are made to be broken: that is why God sends sorrow into the world.

A true artist takes no notice whatever of the public. The public to him are non-existent.

They did not understand a single word of what he was saying, but that made no matter, for they put their heads on one side, and looked wise, which is quite as good as understanding a thing, and very much easier.