the women are never at a loss, God provides for them, let us run.

I envy animals for two things - their ignorance of evil to come, and their ignorance of what is said about them.

A witty quote proves nothing.

Self love is the instrument of our preservation.

You see, Mademoiselle, I have experience, I know the world. To pass the time, why don't you ask every passenger to tell you his life's story? And if there is a single one among them who has never cursed his life, who has not often told himself that he was the unhappiest of men, then you may throw me overboard, headfirst!

No, nothing has the power to part me from you; our love is based upon virtue, and will last as long as our lives.

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.