"I am a writer, and I write to shock."

"The greatest joy is to commit a crime and get away with it."

"An enjoyment that is shared is enfeebled. This is a recognised truth; if you try to give enjoyment to the object of your pleasures, you will soon have to recognise the fact that you are doing so at yo…"

"Crime is the soul of lust. What would pleasure be if it were not accompanied by crime?"

"My only religion is pleasure."