Now I know the full power of evil. It makes ugliness seem beautiful and goodness seem ugly and weak.

That is the thankless position of the father in the family-the provider for all, and the enemy of all.

I always disliked dogs, those protectors of cowards who lack the courage to fight an assailant themselves.

Not everyone is capable of madness; and of those lucky enough to be capable, not many have the courage for it.

Silence hides nothing. Words conceal.

The hood-winked husband shows his anger, and the word jealous is flung in his face. Jealous husband equals betrayed husband. And there are women who look upon jealousy as synonymous with impotence, so that the betrayed husband can only shut his eyes, powerless in the face of such accusations.

Why is it so painful to watch a person sink? Because there is something unnatural in it, for nature demands personal progress, evolution, and every backward step means wasted energy.