The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

In three words I can sum up everything Ive learned about life: it goes on.

Paris by night is a nightmare now. It is not a cliche anymore.

Everything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity.

When hiring somebody, I never ask to see a curriculum vitae. I feel that since I didn't have one myself, it would be a bit presumptuous to ask to see anyone else's.