The only joy in the world is to begin.

The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.

The only joy in the world is to begin.

Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference. Perhaps this is why we always love madly someone who treats us with indifference.

Whatever people may say, the fastidious formal manner of the upper classes is preferable to the slovenly easygoing behaviour of the common middle class. In moments of crisis, the former know how to act, the latter become uncouth brutes.

A work settles nothing, just as the labor of a whole generation settles nothing. Sons, and the morrow, always start afresh.

From someone who doesn't want to share your destiny, you should neither accept a cigarette