whatever is profound loves masks; what is most profound even hates image and parable.

The quality of a marriage is proven by its ability to tolerate an occasional "exception.

For nothing is more democratic than logic; it is no respecter of persons and makes no distinction between crooked and straight noses.

The surest aid in combating the male's disease of self-contempt is to be loved by a clever woman.

The best friend will probably acquire the best wife, because a good marriage is founded on the talent for friendship.

What is evil?-Whatever springs from weakness.

What do you believe in?--In this, that the weights of all things must be determined anew.