Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.

If life must not be taken too seriously, then so neither must death.

An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard one side of the case. God has written all the books.

I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

Be virtuous and you will be vicious.

The worst thing that can happen to a man is to lose his money, the next worst his health, the next worst his reputation.

To live is like to love - all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it.