“ We die only once, and for such a long time. ”

“ All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing. ”

“ There are pretenders to piety as well as to courage. ”

“ One should eat to live, not live to eat. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money. ”

“ Love is often the fruit of marriage. ”

“ A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house. ”

“ If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble. ”

“ The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. ”