Of course he'll sow a few wild oats, but he'll learn life.

Look at me: I left Lyon with two double louis which my grandmother gave me, and walked to Paris; and what am I now?
Fasting is good for the health.

Discretion, honesty, and work, young man, and you'll succeed.

There's a great deal of pleasure in earning one's fortune; and if a man keeps his teeth he eats what he likes in his old age, and sings, as I do, 'La Mere Godichon.' Remember my words: Honesty, work, discretion." "Do you hear that, Oscar ?" said his mother.

"Your uncle sums up in three words all that I have been saying to you.