Some allow themselves to be overcome by panic, and others charge because they dare not remain at their posts. Some may be found whose courage is strengthened by small perils that prepare them to face greater dangers. Some are daring when facing swords but dread facing bullets; others dread bullets little but fear facing swords a lot.

There are few people more convinced of their own genius than those who complain of how stupid they are.

Few things are needed to make a wise man happy; nothing can make a fool content; that is why most men are miserable.

One can find women who have never had one love affair, but it is rare indeed to find any who have had only one.

Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.

We are always bored by the very people by whom it is vital not to be bored.

Men frequently do good only to give themselves opportunity of doing ill with impunity.