There is no cruelty greater than a woman's to a man who loves her and whom she does not love; she has no kindness then, no tolerance even, she has only an insane irritation.

The humour of Dostoievsky is the humour of a barloafer who ties a kettle to a dog's tail.

From old habit, unconsciously he thanked God that he no longer believed in Him.

Hypocrisy is the most difficult and nerve-racking vice that any man can pursue; it needs an unceasing vigilance and a rare detachment of spirit. It cannot, like adultery or gluttony, be practiced at spare moments; it is a whole-time job.

The Almighty can hardly be such a fool as the churches make out.

Loving-kindness is the better part of goodness.

Illusions are like umbrellas - you no sooner get them than you lose them, and the loss always leaves a little painful wound.