Ordinarily he was insane, but he had lucid moments when he was merely stupid

Whatever tears one may shed, in the end one always blows one's nose.

Nature, like a true poet, abhors abrupt transitions.

I care little in the existence of a heaven or hell; self respect does not allow me to guide my acts with an eye toward heavenly salvation or hellish punishment. I pursue the good in life because it is beautiful and attracts me; and shun the bad because it is ugly and repulsive. All our acts should originate from the spring of unselfish love, whether there be a continuation after death or not.

Laughter is wholesome. God is not so dull as some people make out. Did not He make the kitten to chase its tail.

Christ rode on an ass, but now asses ride on Christ.

Oh, they loved dearly: their souls kissed, they kissed with their eyes, they were both but one single kiss.