When I was a boy, I was a bit puzzled, and hardly knew weather it was myself or the world that was curious and worth looking into. Now I know that it is myself, and stick to that.

It was for one minute that I saw him, but the hair stood upon my head like quills. Sir, if that was my master, why had he a mask upon his face?

Even if the doctor does not give you a year, even if he hesitates about a month, make one brave push and see what can be accomplished in a week.

The spirit, Sir, is one of mockery.

Fear is the strong passion; it is with fear that you must trifle, if you wish to taste the intensest joys of living.

To be honest...here is a task for all that a man has of fortitude...

It's a pleasant thing to be young, and have ten toes.