Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party

It is my belief, you cannot deal with the most serious things in the world unless you understand the most amusing.

Wealth, taste and leisure can bring many things but they do not bring happiness.

In Russia a man is called reactionary if he objects to having his property stolen and his wife and children murdered.

Let us reconcile ourselves to the mysterious rhythm of our destinies, such as they must be in this world of space and time.

Everyone threw the blame on me ... they nearly always do. I suppose ... they think I shall be able to bear it best.

Most people hate the taste of beer - to begin with. It is, however, a prejudice that many people have been able to overcome.