Personality must be accepted for what it is. You mustn't mind that a poet is a drunk, rather that drunks are not always poets.

I asked the question for the best reason possible, for the only reason, indeed, that excuses anyone for asking any question - simple curiosity.

There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.

Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.

When a woman marries again, it is because she detested her first husband. When a man marries again, it is because he adored his first wife. Women try their luck; men risk theirs.

A beggar hates his benefactor as much as he hates himself for begging.

The Number our envious Persons, confirmation our capability.