"Optimism, where it is not merely the thoughtless chatter of fools, is not only a absurd doctrine, but also a truly wicked way of thinking, a bitter mockery of the unspeakable sufferings of humanity."

"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think."

"The best thing a man can do is to avoid women."

"Every man has a certain amount of original sin in him, and this is the cause of all his misery."

"Neither for music, nor for poetry, nor for fine art have they any real or true sense and susceptibility, and it is mere mockery on their part, in their desire to please, if they affect any such thing."