A man's face as a rule says more, and more interesting things, than his mouth, for it is a compendium of everything his mouth will ever say, in that it is the monogram of all this man's thoughts and aspirations.

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

It is only at the first encounter that a face makes its full impression on us.

Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.

A word too much always defeats its purpose.

Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.

To marry is to halve your rights and double your duties.

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

It's the niceties that make the difference fate gives us the hand, and we play the cards.

Everyone takes the limits of his own vision for the limits of the world.