Learning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory and the second philosophy

No, I slept as I always do when I am bored and have not the courage to amuse myself, or when I am hungry and have not the desire to eat.--The Count of Monte Cristo

On what slender threads do life and fortune hang.

Everyone knows that drunkards and lovers have a protecting diety.

I do not often laugh, sir, as you may perceive by the air of my countenance; but nevertheless, I retain the privilege of laughing when I please.

I love the life you've always made so sweet for me and I'd regret it if I had to die.' 'Do you mean to say that if I left you---' 'I'd die, yes.' 'Then you love me?

As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.