After moral poisoning, one requires physical remedies and a bottle of champagne.

...one of the traits of genius is not to drag its thought through the rut worn by vulgar minds.

A wise woman never yields by appointment. It should always be an unforeseen happiness.

The tyranny of public opinion (and what an opinion!) is as fatuous in the small towns of France as it is in the United States of America.

But, if I sample this pleasure so prudently and circumspectly, it will no longer be a pleasure.

A very small matter, when all is said; only a fool would be concerned about it.

Faith, I am no such fool; everyone for himself in this desert of selfishness which is called life.