If a man stays away from his wife for seven years, the law presumes the separation to have killed him; yet according to our daily experience, it might well prolong his life."

A timid question will always receive a confident answer.

"Perjury is often bold and open. It is truth that is shamefaced - as, indeed, in many cases is no more than decent."

"Much truth is spoken, that more may be concealed."

We can be of little service to our fellows until we become disillusioned without being embittered.