Logic is like the sword - those who appeal to it, shall perish by it.
Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.
In the midst of vice we are in virtue, and vice versa.
Lying has a kind of respect and reverence with it. We pay a person the compliment of acknowledging his superiority whenever we lie to him.
Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both.
My main wish is to get my books into other people's rooms, and to keep other people's books out of mine.