"The only true happiness is to be found in the satisfaction of one's desires."

"Conspiracy! Intrigue! A rapidly thickening plot! Add some bestiality and a lecherous priest and I'd say you have the beginnings of a beautiful novel."

"Crimes of passion are the most interesting."

"My only crime is to have been too daring in my thoughts."

"Even if she was the devil's own daughter, God strike me down if I never have her. May all the devils in hell make off with my soul if he lays a finger on her before I do!"