And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh.

He who denies himself much in great matters will readily indulge himself in small things.

Not with wrath do we kill, but with laughter. Come, let us kill the spirit of gravity!

Be careful, lest in casting out your demon you exorcise the best thing in you.

Many are obstinate with regard to the pathway once they have set upon it, few with regard to the goal.

In compassionate men, severity is a virtue.

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.