Active, successful natures act, not according to the maxim, "know thyself," but as if prompted by the commandment: will a self, and so become a self.

Shackled heart, free spirit.--Whoever binds his heart tightly and imprisons it may indulge his spirit in many liberties: I have already said that once. But no one believes me unless he already knows.

A beautiful woman seductively dressed will never catch cold no matter how low-cut her gown.

Life is a well of joy; but for those out of whom an upset stomach speaks, which is the father of melancholy, all wells are poisoned.

There are slavish souls who carry their appreciation for favors done them so far that they strangle themselves with the rope of gratitude.

Will, pure will, without the troubles and complexities of intellect - how happy! how free!

You're going to women? Don't forget your whip!