Moral wounds have this peculiarity - they may be hidden, but they never close; always painful, always ready to bleed when touched, they remain fresh and open in the heart.

When a man resolves to avenge himself, he should first of all tear out the heart from his breast.

How is it that little children are so intelligent and men so stupid? It must be education that does it.

I do not cling to life sufficiently to fear death.

D'Artagnan, my friend, thou art brave, thou art prudent, thou hast excellent qualities, but- women will destroy thee!" -D'Artagnan

God is full of mercy for everyone, as He has been towards you. He is a father before He is a judge.

Tell the angel who will watch over your life to pray now and then for a man who, like Satan, believed himself for an instant to be equal to God, but who realized in all humility that supreme power and wisdom are in the hands of God alone.