The truth is that we live out our lives putting off all that can be put off; perhaps we all know deep down that we are immortal and that sooner or later all men will do and know all things.
But what is the use of preaching the Gospel to men whose whole attention is concentrated upon a mad, desperate struggle to keep themselves alive?
Look! Don't be deceived by appearances - men and things are not what they seem. All who are not on the rock are in the sea!
Why is it that men who can go through severe accidents, air raids, and any other major crisis always seems to think that they are at death's door when they have a simple head cold?
My ancestors wandered lost in the wilderness for forty years because even in biblical times, men would not stop to ask for directions.
When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking.
So although women can do anything that men can't do, they can also do something that men can't do, and that is mother their children.
A zeal for the defence of their country led these heroes to the scene of action, though with a few men to attack a powerful army of experienced warriors.
Men don't have as many difficulties and are more supported to combine the different aspects of their life.
When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.
Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.
Men take only their needs into consideration - never their abilities.
Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.
There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.
All religions have been made by men.