“All monarchs I hate, and the thrones they sit on,From the hector of France to the cully of Britain.”

“The entire piece has been devised with the French in mind. In France, fornication in the streets with total strangers is *compulsory*.”

“Man differs more from man than man from beast”

“Merely for safety, after fame we thirst, For all men would be cowards if they durst.”

“I wish to be moved. I cannot feel in life. I must have others do it for me in theater.”

“Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories.”

“I shall never forgive you for teaching me how to love life.”