Why does the past look so enticing to us? For the same reason why from a distance a meadow with flowers looks like a flower bed.

Many said selfishness was the flaw of our modern age; but then self-conceit emerged from a corner of the deepest hell to join selfishness.

A pious woman's neighbor, a philanthropist's child, a liberal's servant--these three have a hard life.

What's the meaning of all the pious clamor, condemning cocks and hens? Those who have no teeth are the greatest meat-haters.

You say I'm small? I certainly can relate, although it is a matter of perspective. The distance is deceptive, my friend, you standtoo low.

Isn't it awful that cold feet make for a cold imagination and that a pair of woollen socks induce good thoughts!

Man lives two lives, woe, were it otherwise! One is seized by death, the other one, his honor, remains.