I think I am one of those who can manage not to take on a completely different appearance under their own glance.

We bestow on others praise in which we do not believe, on condition that in return they bestow upon us praise in which we do.

Greatness, in order to gain recognition, must all too often consent to ape greatness.

There are big and little truths, but all belong to the same race.

Never feel remorse for what you have thought about your wife; she has thought much worse things about you.

I don't judge a regime by the damning criticism of the opposition, but by the ingenuous praise of the partisan.

In our ideals we unwittingly reveal our vices.