Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.
Almost all men die of their remedies, not of their diseases.
Looks deceive most of the time; one should not always judge by what one sees.
He who inclines to be a traitor will later regret his decision.
It is rude to wait to be told to leave.
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
One should always prefer action to criticism.
At any moment of decision, the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing is to do nothing.
The investigative journalist is often indispensable for the well-being of society, but only if he knows when to stop investigating.
The issue of faith? I question it every day, incessantly. I have said no. I have said no to God, if I may express it in this brutal way; but the question is constantly reasserted. I am obsessed, let's say it clearly, obsessed, if not by God, then by the non-God. This is how it is.
I feel very optimistic about the future of pessimism.
Poor thing...! He will never know what it's like to be young, because he was born a banker.
How strange and wonderful is that fleeting moment when we realize we have found a friend!