There is one thing sadder than to see one’s children die; it is to see them live badly.

The friends that we have lost do not repose under the ground; they are buried deep in our hearts. It has been thus ordained that we may always be accompanied by them.

Be with me always—take any form—drive me mad! only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you!

He was soon borne away by the waves, and lost in darkness and distance.

I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!

Good God, Dorian, what a lesson! What an awful lesson!… Pray, Dorian, pray… The prayer of your pride has been answered. The prayer of your repentance will be answered also. I worshipped you too much. I am punished for it. You worshipped yourself too much. We are both punished.