That man is prudent who neither hopes nor fears anything from the uncertain events of the future.

Many people are capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.

As a remedy to life in society I would suggest the big city. Nowadays, it is the only desert within our means.

I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down. Pigs treat us as equals

When the intensity of emotional conviction subsides, a man who is in the habit of reasoning will search for logical grounds in favor of the belief which he finds in himself.