Uncertainty is the worst of all evils until the moment when reality makes us regret uncertainty.

Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.

Love in marriage should be the accomplishment of a beautiful dream, and not, as it too often is, the end.

Many people think that virtue consists of severity towards others.

I gather from a lawyer that there was a rehearsal yesterday. We haven't a hope. I know the presiding judge too: I've had the misfortune to sleep with his wife. He was specially picked.