So far he is unequal to me; but he is, superior in this, that he cares more for life, and is at the same time a greater scoundrel, which brings him nearer Ahenobarbus.

These two will understand each other earlier or later, and then my turn will come.
I know not when it will come; but I know this, that as things are it must come; hence let time pass.

Meanwhile we must amuse ourselves.

Life of itself would not be bad were it not for Bronzebeard.

Thanks to him, a man at times is disgusted with himself.