Man naturally yearns for novelty.

As for the garden of mint, the very smell of it alone recovers and refreshes our spirits, as the taste stirs up our appetite for meat.

Cats too, with what silent stealthiness, with what light steps do they creep up to a bird!

His only fault is that he has no fault.

There is alas no law against incompetency; no striking example is made. They learn by our bodily jeopardy and make experiments until the death of the patients, and the doctor is the only person not punished for murder.

Most men are afraid of a bad name, but few fear their consciences.

True happiness consists in being considered deserving of it.