“The Number our envious Persons, confirmation our capability.”

“Is insincerity such a terrible thing? I think not. It is merely a method by which we can multiply our personalities.”

“For one moment our lives met, our souls touched.”

“We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell.”

“Not "Forgive us for our sins" but "Smite us for our iniquities" should be the prayer of man to a most just God.”

“Women love us for our defects. If we have enough of them, they will forgive us everything, even our intellects.”

“I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life. We are not sent into the world to air our moral prejudices. I never take any notice of what common people say, and I never interfere with what charming people do. If a personality fascinates me, whatever mode of expression that personality selects is absolutely delightful to me.”