Those moments right before we invaded, I wish that I could have done something. But...
The more we love our friends, the less we flatter them; it is by excusing nothing that pure love shows itself.
Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.
The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
Reason is not what decides love.
Love is often the fruit of marriage.
Man is a bad animal.
Love is the biggest force of the universe.
Books and marriage go ill together.
As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.
A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.
We die only once, and for such a long time.
Perfect reason flees all extremity, and leads one to be wise with sobriety.
I prefer a pleasant vice to an annoying virtue.
A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.
A learned fool is more a fool than an ignorant fool.