The devil is an optimist if he thinks he can make people worse than they are.

How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.

War: first, one hopes to win; then one expects the enemy to lose; then, one is satisfied that he too is suffering; in the end, one is surprised that everyone has lost.

Democracy means the opportunity to be everyone's slave.

A woman who cannot be ugly is not beautiful.

Chastity always takes its toll. In some it produces pimples; in others, sex laws.

A writer is someone who can make a riddle out of an answer.

The world is a prison in which solitary confinement is preferable.

My language is the common prostitute that I turn into a virgin.

In case of doubt decide in favor of what is correct.

In case of doubt decide in favor of what is correct.

Stupidity is an elemental force for which no earthquake is a match.

He who gladly does without the praise of the crowd will not miss the opportunity of becoming his own fan.

A writer is someone who can make a riddle out of an answer.