God created woman to tame man.

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

The malevolence of men revealed itself to his mind in all of its ugliness

Man can have only a certain number of teeth, hair and ideas; there comes a time when he necessarily loses his teeth, hair and ideas.

Writing is the painting of the voice.

Even in those cities which seem to enjoy the blessings of peace, and where the arts florish, the inhabitants are devoured by envy, cares and anxieties, which are greater plagues than any expirienced in a town when it is under siege.

It is impossible to translate poetry. Can you translate music?