I think being condemned to death is the only real distinction," said Mathilde. "It is the only thing which cannot be bought.

She had caprices of a marvellous unexpectedness, and how is any one to imitate a caprice?

Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.

One can acquire everything in solitude except character.

Mathematics allows for no hypocrisy and no vagueness.

If you don't love me, it does not matter, anyway I can love for both of us.

Who knows whether it is not true that phosphorus and mind are not the same thing?

The shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same.

A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love.

A good book is an event in my life.

A novel is like a bow, and the violin that produces the sound is the reader's soul.

The Day will Go On... Until your Life will Go On..

When blondes have more fun, do they know it?

Don't degrade your soul to the extent of believing in curses. No man can curse you except your maker.

Of old sat Freedom on the heights The thunders breaking at her feet: Above her shook the starry lights; She heard the torrents meet.

You're mugging old ladies every bit as much if you pinch their pension fund

I believe in a magnificent God.

Once you know who you are and to whom you are linked, you will know what to do

The appeal to the white man's pocket has ever been more effectual than all the appeals ever made to his conscience.

Attacking People With Disabilities is the Lowest Display of Power I Can Think Of

I think a lot of people get into stand-up to be the center of attention, which is perfectly legitimate. But I think I got in there to be heard.