Dream strange things and make them look like truth.

My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered.

Trusting no man as his friend, he could not recognize his enemy when the latter actually appeared.

it is a curious subject of observation and inquiry, whether hatred and love be not the same thing at bottom.

There are many things in this world that a child must not ask about.

How is it possible to sayan unkind or irreverential word of Rome? The city of all time, and of all the world!

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.