Mules, monkeys, and camels are capable of satisfying their hunger with anything, but they cannot satisfy themselves with anything.
We often recall with regret that Napoleon shot at the editor of the magazine, but missed and killed the editor. However, we appreciate his good intentions.
Soap bubbles are the most beautiful and perfect thing in nature.
We like people who have the courage to tell us what they believe, provided they believe the same as we do.
A true friend is by your side when you are wrong. When you are right, everyone is with you.
Let's not be too picky. It is much better to have used diamonds than to have none.
I don't think there's any way I'd like it, maybe only on a raft out at sea, and only if there's absolutely nothing left to eat.
Do not tell stories about the fish you caught where you are known, and especially where this fish is known.
Don't spend the lie in vain, because you can't know when it will really be useful to you!
It's not worth telling the truth to people who fully accept everything you tell them, whether it's the truth or a lie.
Don't miss the chance to do good if it doesn't cause you great damage. Do not miss the opportunity to drink under any circumstances.
Some German words are so long that you can see them in perspective. When you look at a word along, it tapers towards the end, just like railroad tracks.
Nelson would have been frightened by ten thousand fleas, but one flea would not have been frightened by ten thousand Nelsons.
It wouldn't hurt to check the weather forecast before you start praying for rain.
The Christian who has four aces in his hand has steadfast faith.
There is no sadder sight than a pessimistic youth; except for one optimistic old man.
There are no harsher people than those with too subtle a character.
There is no measure of vanity; there is only the measure of the ability to hide it.
There is nothing more annoying than a good example.
There's nothing easier than quitting - I've quit thirty times already.
A guilty conscience is like a hair in the mouth.
Never tell the truth to people who don't deserve it.
Never lie, except perhaps for practice.
Never leave for tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
Never misbehave in front of witnesses.
No one lies when they pray.
No one could live with a man who always tells the truth; thank God that none of us cares about this danger.
Nothing surprises you like the miracle - perhaps only the naivety with which people believe in it.
Nothing needs correcting as much as the faults of others.
About this man it is only known that he did not stay in prison, but why he did not stay is unknown.