Men are not created to know, men are not created to understand ... and our illusions increase with our knowledge.
It is in the ability to deceive oneself that the greatest talent is shown.
Never lend books, for no one ever returns them
When a history book contains no lies it is always tedious.
Time deals gently only with those who take it gently.
One thing above all gives charm to men's thoughts, and this is unrest. A mind that is not uneasy irritates and bores me.