"You young maidens, too long constrained by a fanciful Virtue's absurd and dangerous bonds and by those of a disgusting religion, imitate the fiery Eugénie; be as quick as she to destroy, to spurn all …"

"It is only through daring that one can achieve anything great."

"I have always been convinced that the universe is a place of perpetual motion, and that this motion is always tending towards destruction."

"I have no conscience, and I am proud of it."

"I have never regretted anything in my life, except not having done more."