In love, writing is dangerous, not to mention pointless.

So much the worse for those who fear wine, for it is because they have some bad thoughts which they are afraid the liquor will extract from their hearts.

In all times, and all countries especially in those countries which are divided within by religious faith, there are always fanatics who will be well contented to be regarded as martyrs.

To learn is not to know; there are the learners and the learned. Memory makes the one, philosophy the others.

Besides we are men, and after all it is our business to risk our lives.

And now, farewell to kindness, humanity and gratitude... I have substituted myself for Providence in rewarding the good; may the God of vengeance now yield me His place to punish the wicked.

Truly generous men are always ready to become sympathetic when their enemy’s misfortune surpasses the limits of their hatred.