“In conversation, points arise! If a human being converses much, it is impossible for him to avoid the truth!”
“Conversations are always dangerous, if you have something to hide.”
“Authors were shy, unsociable creatures, atoning for their lack of social aptitude by inventing their own companions and conversations.”
“Elephants can remember, but we are human beings and mercifully human beings can forget.”
“What alchemy there was in human beings.”
“I think human beings matter more than stones. (Signor Richetti)”
“Unless you are good at guessing, it is not much use being a detective.”