It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say; when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.

To know all things is not permitted.

In the word of no master am I bound to believe.

A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.

The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike the melancholy.

There is a fault common to all singers. When they're among friends and are asked to sing they don't want to, and when they're not asked to sing they never stop.

We are deceived by the appearance of right.