In certain countries, people seem to be think that three asses together make one intelligent person. However, that is completely wrong. Several asses in concreto make the ass in abstracto and that is a most terrifying animal.

Lap-dogs and blood-hounds enjoy the greatest respect at court; house-dogs and no dogs at all are not even considered.

To enlist the support of the people and of parliament, you only have to propose a profitable villainy.

The most irascible person is most likely to become apathetic in dangerous situations.

Gratitude is a fickle thing, indeed. A person taking aim presses the weapon to his chest and cheek, but when he hits, he discardsit with indifference.

Today is, after all, today, but yesterday is of the same substance as tomorrow.

Two soldiers and a villain are enough to blow up the rights of the citizens.