You will not become a saint through other people's sins.

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

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

Lying is the same as alcoholism. Liars prevaricate even on their deathbeds.

Formerly, when I would feel a desire to understand someone, or myself, I would take into consideration not actions, in which everything is relative, but wishes. Tell me what you want and I'll tell you who you are.

Life is given only once, and one wants to live it boldly, with full conscious and beauty.

It's even pleasant to be sick when you know that there are people who await your recovery as they might await a holiday.