I'm in good form, taking no interest in things, neglecting clothes, meals, company, and feeling calm and stable as I write.

Who does Not Know the Truth, is simply a Fool... Yet who Knows the Truth and Calls it a Lie, is a Criminal.

One cannot be arraigned for declaring a war, which every ruler has to do once in a while, but only for running a war badly.

What's a joy to the one is a nightmare to the other.

There are a few things that'll move people to pity, a few, but the trouble is, when they've been used several times, they no longer work.

Alas,we who wanted kindness, could not be kind ourselves.

Never believe on faith, see for yourself! What you yourself don't learn you don't know.