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

We give others praise which we ourselves don't believe, as long as they respond with praise we can believe.

Hatred, for the man who is not engaged in it, is a little like the odor of garlic for one who hasn't eaten any.

Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us.

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.

What scientist would not long to go on living, if only to see how the little truths he has brought to light will grow up?

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