The more a race is governed by its passions, the less it has acquired the habit of cautious and reasoned argument, the more intense will be its love of music.

Spring appears and we are once more children.

The only unhappiness is a life of boredom.

After moral poisoning, one requires physical remedies and a bottle of champagne.

I see but one rule: to be clear.

On a cold winter morning a cigar fortifies the soul.

A woman of generous character will sacrifice her life a thousand times over for her lover, but will break with him for ever over a question of pride.