Even the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest man to do.
The wise person often shuns society for fear of being bored.
Time makes friendship stronger, but love weaker.
All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.
The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.
He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk.
