There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.
Oscar Wilde

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Society exists only as a mental concept; in the real world there are only individuals.

One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation.

One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead.

As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.