Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.

"Every man has three characters -- that which he exhibits, that which he has, and that which he thinks he has."

"Love in marriage should be the accomplishment of a beautiful dream, and not, as it too often is, the end."

"The more things change, the more they remain the same. (Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.)"

"If we are to abolish the death penalty, I should like to see the first step taken by my friends the murderers."