The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man.

Reason is the servant of instinct.

Dogs have more love than integrity. They've been true to us, yes, but they haven't been true to themselves.

Real friendships among men are so rare that when they occur they are famous.

As to modesty and decency, if we are simians we have done well, considering: but if we are something else-fallen angels-we have indeed fallen far.

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have any.

We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her ways.