Woman is a violent and uncontrolled animal, and it is useless to let go the reins and then expect her not to kick over the traces. You must keep her on a tight rein . . . Women want total freedom or rather - to call things by their names - total licence. If you allow them to achieve complete equality with men, do you think they will be easier to live with? Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .

An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.

If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

From lightest words sometimes the direst quarrel springs.

Grasp the subject, the words will follow.

We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.