“The world is a prison in which solitary confinement is preferable.”

“Jealousy is a dog's bark which attracts thieves.”

“How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.”

“How is the world ruled and how do wars start? Diplomats tell lies to journalists and then believe what they read.”

“Quien calla una palabra es su dueño; quien la pronuncia es su esclavo.”

“Intercourse with a woman is sometimes a satisfactory substitute for masturbation. But it takes a lot of imagination to make it work.”

“In Berlin, things are serious but not hopeless. In Vienna, they are hopeless but not serious.”