Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.

I prefer a loose woman to a selfish one and a wanton to a fool.

The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willing avoids the sight of distress.

He did not care if she was heartless, vicious and vulgar, stupid and grasping, he loved her. He would rather have misery with one than happiness with the other.

Loving-kindness is the better part of goodness. It lends grace to the sterner qualities of which this consists.

I know that you're selfish, selfish beyond words, and I know that you haven't the nerve of a rabbit, I know you're a liar and a humbug, I know that you're utterly contemptible. And the tragic part is'--her face was on a sudden distraught with pain--'the tragic part is that notwithstanding I love you with all my heart.