“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.”

“Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life.”

“The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.”

“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.”

“Friendship is far more tragic than love. It lasts longer.”

“Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed.”

“Happiness is the final and perfect fruit of obedience to the laws of life.”

“The highest result of education is tolerance.”

“Example is the best lesson there is.”

“Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.”

“It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.”

“In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”