Learning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory and the second philosophy.Understanding Learning Knowledge Philosophy
As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.Humor Advice People Human nature
I am not proud, but I am happy; and happiness blinds, I think, more than pride.Short Happiness Truth
When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever.Pain Life Dreams Suffering
Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.Short Fear
Moral wounds have this peculiarity - they may be hidden, but they never close; always painful, always ready to bleed when touched, they remain fresh and open in the heart.Life Pain
I have always had more dread of a pen, a bottle of ink, and a sheet of paper than of a sword or pistol.Writing
How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.Difficulty Pleasure
Learning does not make one learned: there are those who have knowledge and those who have understanding. The first requires memory and the second philosophy. 
As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it. 
I am not proud, but I am happy; and happiness blinds, I think, more than pride. 
When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever. 
Moral wounds have this peculiarity - they may be hidden, but they never close; always painful, always ready to bleed when touched, they remain fresh and open in the heart. 
I have always had more dread of a pen, a bottle of ink, and a sheet of paper than of a sword or pistol. 
Women are never so strong as after their defeat. 
How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.