But what is the heart, madame? It's worth less than people think. it's quite accommodating, it accepts anything. You give it whatever you have, it's not very particular. But the body... Ha! That's something else again! It has a cultivated taste, as they say, it knows what it wants. A heart doesn't choose, and one always ends up by loving.

We only do well the things we like doing.

It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place.

Writing only leads to more writing.

A woman who thinks she is intelligent demands the same rights as man. An intelligent woman gives up.

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.

When she raises her eyelids it's as if she were taking off all her clothes.