Let us work without theorizing, tis the only way to make life endurable.

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Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.

Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

A man loved by a beautiful woman will always get out of trouble.

A man loved by a beautiful woman will always get out of trouble.

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be...

I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be...

Inspiration: A peculiar effect of divine flatulence emitted by the Holy Spirit which hisses into...

Inspiration: A peculiar effect of divine flatulence emitted by the Holy Spirit which hisses into...

In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.

In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large...

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large...

To believe in God is impossible not to believe in Him is absurd.

To believe in God is impossible not to believe in Him is absurd.

Philosopher: A lover of wisdom, which is to say, Truth

Philosopher: A lover of wisdom, which is to say, Truth

If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.

If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.

Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.

Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.

Injustice in the end produces independence.

Injustice in the end produces independence.

What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss...

What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss...

The superfluous, a very necessary thing

The superfluous, a very necessary thing

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.

Tears are the silent language of grief

Tears are the silent language of grief

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

Oh that it were possible, After long grief and pain, To find the arms of...

Oh that it were possible, After long grief and pain, To find the arms of...

Time heals griefs and quarrels, for we change and are no longer the same persons.

Time heals griefs and quarrels, for we change and are no longer the same persons.

Laughter and tears are meant to turn the wheels of the same machinery of sensibility;...

Laughter and tears are meant to turn the wheels of the same machinery of sensibility;...