I asked the question for the best reason possible, for the only reason, indeed, that excuses anyone for asking any question - simple curiosity.

One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.

If the poor only had profiles there would be no difficulty in solving the problem of poverty

In fact, I am never wrong.

Now produce your explanation and pray make it improbable.

What we have to do, what at any rate it is our duty to do, is to revive the old art of Lying.

I write because it gives me the greatest possible artistic pleasure to write. If my work pleases the few I am gratified. As for the mob, I have no desire to be a popular novelist. It is far too easy.