In war as in love, to bring matters to a close, you must get close together.

Jesus Chris was more than man.

Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but from some secret passion of the moment which lies hidden and concealed within the narrowest folds of his heart.

Rashness succeeds often, still more often fails.

I haven't known 6 days of happiness in my life.

Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.

The only victory over love is flight.