Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country.

Ingratitude is often disproportionate to the benefaction received.

Prussia: freedom of movement with a muzzle. Austria: an isolation cell in which screaming is allowed.

Family life is an encroachment on private life.

It is a mystery to me how a theologian can be praised for having brought himself to disbelieve dogmas. I've always thought that those who have brought themselves to believe in dogmas merit the true recognition owing a heroic deed.

A comprehensive education is a well-stocked pharmacy: but we have no assurance that potassium cyanide will not be administered fora head cold.

It is the style of idealism to console itself for the loss of something old with the ability to gape at something new.