We women, as some one says, love with our ears, just as you men love with your eyes.

Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.

I must decline your invitation owing to a subsequent engagement.

No artist is ever morbid. The artist can express everything.

Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everybody in good society holds exactly the same opinions.

A subject that is beautiful in itself gives no suggestion to the artist. It lacks imperfection.

He hasn't an enemy in the world, and none of his friend like him.