But my gratitude can offer you little, nothing but ill-health; the seeds of death are in me, and slowly I shall fade away.

Gabriel, why did you set your heart on me ?" "Because you are an invalid, and unfortunate as I am.

Our misery is the loving affinity.

Besides, I have never loved like most men.

In my travels I have seen the most beautiful women in the world without the slightest glow of desire.