“In the best, the friendliest and simplest relations flattery or praise is necessary, just as grease is necessary to keep wheels turning. ”

“Nothing is so necessary for a young man as the company of intelligent women.”

“It's not so much that he can't fall in love, but he has not the weakness necessary.”

“In order to undertake anything in family life, it is necessary that there be either complete discord between the spouses or loving harmony.”

“The most important and necessary human deed, for both doer and recipient, are those of which he does not see the results.”

“A writer is dear and necessary for us only in the measure of which he reveals to us the inner workings of his very soul.”

“And for him, who lived in a certain circle, and who required some mental activity such as usually develops with maturity, having views was as necessary as having a hat.”