When art dresses itself in the most worn-out material it is most easily recognized as art.

Humility has the toughest hide.

One should adpot only those situations in which one is in no need of sham virtues, but rather, like the tight-rope dancer on his tight rope, in which one must either fall or stand--or escape.

It is far pleasanter to injure and afterwards beg forgiveness than to be injured and grant forgiveness. He who does the former gives evidence of power and afterwards of kindness of character.

In the last analysis, even the best man is evil: in the last analysis, even the best woman is bad.

Not to be cowardly when it comes to our own actions! Not to leave them in the lurch!--The sting of conscience is indecent.

If you are considering marriage, ask yourself one question: Will I still enjoy talking with her when I'm old?