However the world pretends to divide itself, there are only two divisions in the world today - human beings and Germans.
Teach us delight in simple things, and mirth that has no bitter springs.
The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.
If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
If you want something and don't get it, there are only two reasons. You either really didn't want it, or you tried to bargain over the price.
Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.