We’re neither pure, nor wise, nor good; we do the best we know.

Fear follows crime and is its punishment.

Men hate the individual whom they call avaricious only because there is nothing to be gained by him.

Why are the Jews hated? It is the inevitable result of their laws; they either have to conquer everybody or be hated by the whole human race.

History is filled with the sound of silken slippers going downstairs and wooden shoes coming up.

All styles are good except the tiresome kind.

An admiral should be put to death now and then to encourage the others.