"Death is softer by far than tyranny."

"For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness."

"Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting."

"It is best for the wise man not to seem wise."

"The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is 'What does a woman want?'"

"Hell is full of good meanings and wishings."

"Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. It's not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates."

"Superstition is the religion of feeble minds."