It is good to collect things, but it is better to go on walks.

Of all earthly creatures, humans alone have the power to choose. One must never lose time in vainly regretting the past nor in complaining about the changes which cause us discomfort, for change is the very essence of life.

Play is hand-to-hand encounter with Fate.

God forbids suicide, and is unwilling that his creatures should destroy themselves.

Irony and pity are two good counselors: one, in smiling, makes life pleasurable; the other, who cries, makes it sacred.

Without lies humanity would perish of despair and boredom.

It is not easy to be a pretty woman without causing mischief.