Disregard for the consequences and for right and wrong nowadays passes as energy.

Captivating the spirit of the age is a matter of great talent; being swept away by it characterizes an average mind. The two are as different from one another as activity and passivity.

Praised be the good willing women who understand and take part in the fun--the body is an exacting beater, and even the heart is made of flesh.

In the arts, foolhardiness is always harmful; even worse, however, is clumsiness.

Woman is the crown of all creation, but Man is the head who wears it, and even the servant is master in his house.

The military and the clergy cause us much annoyance; the clergy and the military, they empty our wallets and rob our intelligence.

Do not push so fast ahead, do slow down a bit! Otherwise you won't catch up with yourselves.