There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

You told me you had destroyed it." "I was wrong. It has destroyed me.

America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been discovered somewhat earlier in history than itself.

And let me touch those curving claws of yellow ivory; and grasp the tail that like a monstrous asp coils round your heavy velvet paws.

I like hearing myself talk. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I often have long conversations all by myself. Sometimes I am so clever I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.

Why was I born with such contemporaries?

The only one you need in your life is that person who shows you he needs you in his.