I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions.

I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them." "Dorian, this is horrible! Something has changed you completely.

You look exactly the same wonderful boy who, day after day, used to come down to my studio to sit for his picture.

But you were simple, natural, and affectionate then.

You were the most unspoiled creature in the whole world.