Rules are my very humble, obedient servants.

There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original.

I would give my best quartet for a good razor.

The life's story of great geniuses is a sad one, without much tangible reward, which does not inspire future generations to face a similar fate. Alas also, it stands to reason why so many talent will not come to sparkle on the artistic firmanent.

The custom of saluting [i.e., embracing] ladies by their relatives and friends was introduced, it is said, by the early Romans, not out of respect originally, but to find by their breath whether they had been drinking wine, this being criminal for women to do, as it sometimes led to adultery.

Young people can learn from my example that something can come from nothing. What I have become is the result of my hard efforts.

Rules are my very humble, obedient servants.