We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity -- gunpowder and romantic love.

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.

There are certain persons for whom pure Truth is a poison.

Lost Illusion is the undisclosed title of every novel.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

Business is a combination of war and sport.