I've already told you: the only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment. I know none other as sure.

Sensual excess drives out pity in man.

Are wars anything but the means whereby a nation is nourished, whereby it is strengthened, whereby it is buttressed?

Destruction, hence, like creation, is one of Nature's mandates.

Variety, multiplicity are the two most powerful vehicles of lust.