Most people sell their souls, and live with a good conscience on the proceeds.

The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection -even though nothing more than the pounding of an old piano -is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.

The lusts and greeds of the body scandalize the Soul; but it has to come to heel.

He who goes against the fashion is himself its slave

Our names are labels, plainly printed on the bottled essence of our past behavior.

All reformers, however strict their social conscience, live in houses just as big as they can pay for.

The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of the blood.