Ich vermochte kaum den Kopf hochzuhalten. Ich wollte mich befreien, dem Gefängnis meiner Erinnerung entfliehen.
Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.
People who are not blessed with the ability to make others laugh compensate for that by saying (or trying to say) things that are profound.
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
Manners and politeness will never become old-fashioned.
At his best, man is the noblest of all animals separated from law and justice he is the worst.
Sacrifice of the self is sheer stupidity if sacrifice is not for the self.
If we had to earn our age by thinking for ourselves at least once a year, only a handful of people would reach adulthood.
Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.
I want to put a ding in the universe.
Isn't it strange how wise counsel can cool the hottest head? He made sense but my heart screamed protest.