Without lies humanity would perish of despair and boredom.

The dog is a religious animal. In his savage state he worships the moon and the lights that float upon the waters. These are his gods to whom he appeals at night with long-drawn howls.

It is only the poor who are forbidden to beg.

There is only one science, love, one riches, love, only one policy, love. To make love is all the law and the prophets.

It is not customary to love what one has.

Unhappiness does make people look stupid.

We thank God for having created this world, and praise Him for having made another, quite different one, where the wrongs of this one are corrected.