There will be but few people who, when at a loss for topics of conversation, will not reveal the more secret affairs of their friends.

Our body is simply a social structure made of many souls.

Do not paint a picture either of God or the devil on your walls: this will ruin both your walls and the atmosphere.

Stupid as a man, say the women: cowardly as a woman, say the men. Stupidity in a woman is unwomanly.

A few hours of mountain climbing make a blackguard and a saint two rather similar creatures.

Lying very still and thinking very little is the most inexpensive medicine for all the sicknesses of the soul, and when administered with good intentions it grows more and more pleasant with each passing hour.

Learn to laugh at yourselves as one must laugh!