Modern reformers offer nebulous theories or write philanthropic novels. But your thief acts! He is as clear as a fact and as logical as a punch on the nose! And what a style he has!

A man may and ought to pride himself more on his will than on his talent.

Perhaps it is only human nature to inflict suffering on anything that will endure suffering, whether by reason of its genuine humility, or indifference, or sheer helplessness.

Children, dear and loving children, can alone console a woman for the loss of her beauty.

We flew back home like swallows. 'Is it happiness that makes us so light?' Agathe asked.

Noble passions are like vices: the more they are satisfied, the greater they grow, Mothers and gamblers are insatiable.

A woman knows the face of the man she loves as a sailor knows the open sea.