A short life is better for mankind, for a long life would deprive man of his optimism.

The English gentleman is a combination of silence, courtesy, dignity, sport, newspapers and honesty.

If one must fight or create, it is necessary that this be preceded by the broadest possible knowledge.

You never realize a dog is a man's best friend until you start betting on horses.

I've found a place that would amaze you. People used to live there, but now it's all overgrown and no one goes there. Absolutely no one - only me... Just a little house and a garden. And two dogs.

Only years of practice will teach you the mysteries and bold certainty of a real gardener, who treads at random, yet tramples on nothing.

You ought to know that October is the first Spring month.