The more he plumbed the depths of sensual pleasure, the more he emerged with grit rather than pearls.

Marriage must constantly fight against a monster which devours everything: routine.

THE BOOR COVERS HIMSELF, THE RICH MAN OR THE FOOL ADORNS HIMSELF, AND THE ELEGANT MAN GETS DRESSED.

To live in the presence of great truths and eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him, and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him.

Man is neither good nor bad; he is born with instincts and abilities.