"Happiness is like a ball; we run after it while it is rolling, and we kick it when it stops."

"As a general rule… people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it."

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

"Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures."

"I have always been a man of my word, and my word is law."