There is no one on earth more disgusting and repulsive than he who gives alms. Even as there is no one so miserable as he who accepts them.

Hunger can explain many acts. It can be said that all vile acts are done to satisfy hunger.

Be good, be kind, be humane, and charitable; love your fellows; console the afflicted; pardon those who have done you wrong.

Many contemporary authors drink more than they write.

You can't do without philosophy, since everything has its hidden meaning which we must know.

But I'm not to be caught with such poor bait! I'm a big fish, I am.

You must write for children the same way you write for adults, only better.