The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part.

Everyone is as God has made him, and oftentimes a great deal worse.

There were no embraces, because where there is great love there is often little display of it.

Every production must resemble its author.

Not with whom you are born, but with whom you are bred.

Patience and shuffle the cards.

It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.