"The 'good old times' – all times when old are good."

"I hate things all fiction… there should always be some foundation of fact for the most airy fabric and pure invention is but the talent of a liar."

"I would rather be a worm than a god, if I could only be a free worm."

"I have a great passion for the sea, and I would rather live on a ship than on land."

"I have been in love with a great many women, and never loved one of them."