The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.
Life is like a song, with highs and lows, but every part is precious.
The best stories are those that ask questions, not answer them.
Every day confirms his belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.