Woman's happiness begins with her first love and ends about then

First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity.

The first condition of progress is the removal of censorship.

Usually I enjoy a first night as a surgeon enjoys an operation: this time I enjoyed it as a playgoer enjoys a pleasant performance. p 267

First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity: no really self-respecting woman would take advantage of it.

Do not love your neighbour as yourself. If you are on good terms with yourself it is an impertinence; if on bad, an injury.