Do you see that tree? It is dead but it still sways in the wind with the others. I think it would be like that with me. That if I died I would still be part of life in one way or another.

I am now and have always been a stranger to the realm of practical matters.

Every coming year is as bad as the previous one, the only difference being that in most cases it is even worse.

The more cultured a man, the less fortunate he is.

My mother and father are the only people on the whole planet for whom I will never begrudge a thing. Should I achieve great things, it is the work of their hands; they are splendid people and their absolute love of their children places them above the highest praise. It cloaks all of their shortcomings, shortcomings that may have resulted from a difficult life.

If you wish women to love you be original; I know a man who used to wear felt boots summer and winter & women fell in love with him.

People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.