The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.

The misfortunes hardest to bear are these which never came.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss read more

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.

There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end read more

There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.

Reject hatred without hating.

Reject hatred without hating.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

He without fear is king of the world.

He without fear is king of the world.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.

I may have faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.

I may have faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.