The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death.

It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.

Dulce bellum inexpertis. - War is lovely for those who know nothing about it.

Now I believe I can hear the philosophers protesting that it can only be misery to live in folly, illusion, deception and ignorance, but it isn't -it's human.

They take unbelievable pleasure in the hideous blast of the hunting horn and baying of the hounds. Dogs dung smells sweet as cinnamon to them.

There is no joy in possession without sharing.

Don't give your advice before you are called upon.