The best philosophical attitude to adopt towards the world is a union of the sarcasm of gaiety with the indulgence of contempt.

In great matters, men behave as they are expected to; in little ones, as they would naturally

Love, a pleasant folly; ambition, a serious stupidity.

The threat of a neglected cold is for doctors what the threat of purgatory is for priests-a gold mine.

Public opinion is the worst of all opinions.

I have three kinds of friends: those who love me, those who pay no attention to me, and those who detest me.

There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men.