It is always assumed by the empty-headed, who chatter about themselves for want of something better, that people who do not discuss their affairs openly must have something to hide.

Too great a display of delicacy can and does sometimes infringe upon de-cency.

When Religion and Royalty are swept away, the people will attack the great, and after the great, they will fall upon the rich.

Every moment of happiness requires a great amount of Ignorance

Rich women need not fear old age; their gold can always create about them any feelings necessary to their happiness.

The privilege of feeling at home everywhere belongs only to kings, wolves and robbers.

A careful observation of Nature will disclose pleasantries of superb irony. She has for instance placed toads close to flowers.