What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence. The question is, what can you make people believe that you have done.
There is no part of the body which varies so much as the human ear.
There is but one step from the grotesque to the horrible.
The emotional qualities are antagonistic to clear reasoning.
Of all ghosts the ghosts of our old lovers are the worst.
Everything comes in circles. … The old wheel turns, and the same spoke comes up. It’s all been done before, and will be again.
But love is an emotional thing, and whatever is emotional is opposed to that true cold reason which I place above all things.
Your life is not your own. Keep your hands off it.
You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.
You never tire of the moor. You cannot think the wonderful secrets which it contains. It is so vast, and so barren, and so mysterious.
You know my methods. Apply them.
You know my method. It is founded upon the observation of trifles.
