As for begging, it is safer to beg than to take, but it is finer to take than to beg

It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned.

Appearance blinds, whereas words reveal.

It is a great mistake for men to give up paying compliments, for when they give up saying what is charming, they give up thinking what is charming.

Freedom, individualism and being yourself so long as you don't hurt another's physical person or property: The true artist is a man who believes absolutely in himself, because he is absolutely himself.

Make some sacrifice for your art and you will be repaid, but ask of art to sacrifice herself for you and a bitter disappointment may come to you.

Woman begins by resisting a man's advances and ends by blocking his retreat.