The only thing that ever consoles man for the stupid things he does is the praise he always gives himself for doing them.

To make men Socialists is nothing, but to make Socialism human is a great thing.

Society, civilized society at least, is never very ready to believe anything to the detriment of those who are both rich and fascinating. It feels instinctively that manners are of more importance than morals, and, in its opinion, the highest respectability is of much less value than the possession of a good chef.

In love, it is better to know and be disappointed, than to not know and always wonder.

The artist is the creator of beautiful things. To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim.

I feel that if I kept it secret it might grow in my mind (as poisonous things grow in the dark) and take its place with the other terrible thoughts that gnaw me

Anybody can have common sense, provided that they have no imagination.