"We run heedlessly into the abyss after putting something in front of us to stop us from seeing it."

"The more I see of men, the more I love my dog."

"We know the truth, not only by reason, but also by the heart."

"Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind his back."

"Distraction is the only thing that makes us bear the miseries of life."