He only profits from praise who values criticism.

It is extremely difficult for a Jew to be converted, for how can he bring himself to believe in the divinity of - another Jew?

It is a common phenomenon that just the prettiest girls find it so difficult to get a man.

Lyrical poetry is much the same an every age, as the songs of the nightingales in every spring-time.

Silence can be defined as conversation with an Englishman

I have a most peaceable disposition. My desires are for a modest hut, a thatched roof, but a good bed, good food, very fresh milk and butter, flowers in front of my window and a few pretty trees by my door. And should the good Lord wish to make me really happy, he will allow me the pleasure of seeing about six or seven of my enemies hanged upon those trees.

Music is a strange thing. I would almost say it is a miracle.