To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.

In war, the strong make slaves of the weak, and in peace the rich makes slaves of the poor.

Just be your self. Everybody else is already taken.

I have always been of the opinion that hard work is simply the refuge of people who have nothing whatever to do.

Actions are the first tragedy in life, words are the second. Words are perhaps the worst. Words are merciless. . .

He rides in the row at ten o clock in the morning, goes to the Opera three times a week, changes his clothes at least five times a day, and dines out every night of the season. You don't call that leading an idle life, do you?

Disobedience is man's original virtue.