It is better to write of laughter than of tears, for laughter is the property of man.

He who has not an adventure has not horse or mule, so says Solomon.--Who is too adventurous, said Echephron,--loses horse and mule.

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

I owe much; I have nothing; the rest I leave to the poor.

I never drink without a thirst, either present or future.

I'd gladly do without a valet. I'm never so well treated as when I'm without a valet.

There are more old drunkards than old physicians.