All truth is crooked, time itself is a circle

Every virtue inclines to stupidity, every stupidity to virtue; "stupid to the point of sanctity," they say in Russia, - let us be careful lest out of pure honesty we eventually become saints and bores!

To be the equal of one's opponent-this is the first condition of an honourable duel.

Love your enemies because they bring out the best in you.

Children from humble families must be taught how to command just as other children must be taught how to obey.

How do you expect to learn to dance when you have not even learned to walk! And above the dancer is still the flyer and his bliss.

Follow in the footsteps of your fathers' virtue! How could you hope to climb high unless your fathers' will climbs with you?