Illusions are certainly expensive amusements; but the destruction of illusions is still more expensive, if looked upon as an amusement, as it undoubtedly is by some people.

In the true man there is a child concealed who wants to play.

Is not wounded vanity the mother of all tragedies?

The final reward of the dead - to die no more

Truth is only an illusion we have forgotten is an illusion.

For both parties in a controversy, the most disagreeable way of retaliating is to be vexed and silent; for the aggressor usually regards the silence as a sign of contempt.

I know the hatred and envy of your hearts. Ye are not great enough not to know of hatred and envy. Then be great enough not to be ashamed of them!