It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.

If I can't have too many truffles, I'll do without truffles.

As for an authentic villain, the real thing, the absolute, the artist, one rarely meets him even once in a lifetime. The ordinary bad hat is always in part a decent fellow.

The faults of husbands are often caused by the excess virtues of their wives.

In its early stages, insomnia is almost an oasis in which those who have to think or suffer darkly take refuge.

Look for a long time at what pleases you, and a longer time at what pains you.

I have found my voice again and the art of using it.