In laughter all that is evil comes together, but is pronounced holy and absolved by its own bliss.

It was a subtle refinement of God to learn Greek when he wished to write a book – and that he did not learn it better.

Art raises its head where creeds relax.

Sins are indispensable to every society organized on an ecclesiastical basis; they are the only reliable weapons of power; the priest lives upon sins; it is necessary to him that there be sinning.

Woman understands children better than man does, but man is more childlike than woman.

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

Contentment preserves one from catching cold. Has a woman who knew that she was well dressed ever caught a cold? No, not even when she had scarcely a rag on her back.