"The only certain antidote to the fear of death is the knowledge that we are already dead."

"It is a wise thing to be polite; consequently, it is a stupid thing to be rude. To make enemies by unnecessary and willful incivility, is just as insane a proceeding as to set your house on fire."

"That woman is by nature intended to obey is shown by the fact that every woman who is placed in the unnatural position of absolute independence at once attaches herself to some kind of man, by whom sh…"

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

"The greatest curse of man is that he cannot get rid of himself."