Women treat us [men] like humanity treats gods – they worship us and keep bothering us to do something.

If there was less sympathy in the world, there would be less trouble in the world.

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.

It is Nature who makes our artists for us, though it may be Art who taught them their right mode of expression.

It is well for his peace that the saint goes to his martyrdom. He is spared the sight of the horror of his harvest.

I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death.