I have no will of my own. Never did. Limp and lily-livered, I always obey - is it possible that's attractive to women?

Write only of what is important and eternal.

Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress; when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other.

If ever my life can be of any use to you, come and claim it.

Not everyone knows how to be silent or to leave in good time. It happens that even people of good breeding fail to notice that their presence provokes in the weary or preoccupied host a feeling akin to hatred, and that this feeling is tensely concealed and covered up with lies.

Reason and justice tell me there's more love for humanity in electricity and steam than in chastity and vegetarianism.

For God's sake, have some self-respect and do not run off at the mouth if your brain is out to lunch.