People are very fond of giving away what they need most themselves. It is what I call the depth of generosity.

The supreme object of life is to live. Few people live. It is true life only to realize one's own perfection, to make one's every dream a reality.

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

Nothing is so aggravating than calmness.

Where your life leads you, you must go

As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them, of course, but one cannot possibly admire them. They have made private terms with the enemy, and sold their birthright for very bad pottage. They must also be extraordinarily stupid.

Life, Lady Stutfield, is simply a mauvais quart d'heure made up of exquisite moments.