"I am a great admirer of love, and I believe it is the greatest power in the world."

"The illusion that one can be master of one's fate is a pleasant one."

"The only way to be happy is to love."

"I am always astonished at the ease with which people accept the most incredible things, provided they are presented with a serious face."

"With womankind, the less we love them, the easier they become to charm."