To get into just those situations where sham virtues will not suffice, but rather where, as with the ropedancer on his rope, one either falls or stands--or gets down.

The thousand mysteries around us would not trouble but interest us, if only we had cheerful, healthy hearts.

Woman learns how to hate in proportion as she forgets how to charm.

Christianity, alcohol the two great means of corruption.

The thought is merely a sign, as the word is merely a sign for the thought.

A nation is a detour of nature to arrive at five or six great men- yes, and then to get around them.

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.