There is nothing more marvelous or madder than real life.

It is only in the morning that one should marry, read unfavourable reviews, make one's will, beat one's servants, and so forth.

It is useless to contend with the irresistible power of Time, which goes on continually creating by a process of constant destruction.

Think of the wonderful circles in which our whole being moves and from which we cannot escape no matter how we try. The circler circles in these circles.

Once you are dancing with the devil, the prettiest capers won't help you.

How prone poor Humanity is to dam up the minutest remnants of its freedom, and build an artificial roof to prevent it looking up to the clear blue sky.

Boys should not play with weapons more dangerous than they understand.