If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

There is no subject so old that something new cannot be said about it.

Beyond the grave they will find nothing but death. But we shall keep the secret, and for their happiness we shall allure them with the reward of heaven and eternity.

Above all, do not lie to yourself.

Don't think I'm talking nonsense because I'm drunk. I'm not a bit drunk. Brandy's all very well, but I need two bottles to make me drunk.

The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison.

Drive nature out of the door and it will fly in at the window