To be made evident, truth must be sought for; for of itself it is slow to appear, and between ourselves and God the obstacles are so many!

Charity degrades those who receive it and hardens those who dispense it.

One changes from day to day, and... after a few years have passed one has completely altered.

I'm not full of virtues and noble qualities. I love, but I love strongly, exclusive, stedfasty.

All your trouble comes from lack of exercise. A man of your strength and constitution ought always to have kept physically active. So don't jibe at the very wise advice that sentences you to one hour's walk a day. You imagine the work of the mind takes place only in the brain; but you're much mistaken. It takes place in the legs as well.

You can bind my body, tie my hands, govern my actions: you are the strongest, and society adds to your power; but with my will, sir, you can do nothing.

A cigar numbs sorrow and fills the solitary hours with a million gracious images.