The ideal love affair should be conducted by post.
A family is a tyranny ruled over by it's weakest member.
In a battle all you need to make you fight is a little hot blood and the knowledge that it's more dangerous to lose than to win.
Do not do unto others as you expect they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.
Every man over forty is a scoundrel.
Life is not meant to be easy, my child; but take courage: it can be delightful.