To get into the best society, nowadays, one has either to feed people, amuse people, or shock people - that is all!

In England it is enough for a man to try and produce any serious, beautiful work to lose all his rights as a citizen.

A passion for pleasure is the secret of remaining young.

With an evening coat and a white tie, anybody, even a stockbroker, can gain a reputation for being civilized

I am very glad I have travelled. Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one's prejudices.

A mask tells us more than a face.

Be warned in time, James, and remain, as I do, incomprehensible: to be great is to be misunderstood.