Money, like vodka, turns a person into an eccentric.

For the salvation of his soul the Muslim digs a well. It would be a fine thing if each of us were to leave behind a school, or a well, or something of the sort, so that life would not pass by and retreat into eternity without a trace.

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

It is not only the prisoners who grow coarse and hardened from corporal punishment, but those as well who perpetrate the act or are present to witness it.

Even while lying, you'll be believed if you speak with authority.

I am dying. I haven't drunk champagne for a long time.

Ah, Caviar! I keep on eating it, but can never get my fill. Like olives. It's a lucky thing it's not salty.