The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything.

It is only about things that do not interest one that one can give a really unbiased opinion, which is no doubt the reason why an unbiased opinion is always absolutely valueless.

Education is an admirable thing.

It is better to repent a sin than regret the loss of a pleasure.

When bankers get together they talk about art. When artists get together, they talk about money.

I never take any notice to what common people say, and I never interfere with what charming people do.

If they know nothing of victory, they are at least spared the knowledge of defeat.