I am strong against everything, except against the death of those I love. He who dies gains; he who sees others die loses.

For the happy man prayer is only a jumble of words, until the day when sorrow comes to explain to him the sublime language by means of which he speaks to God.

The difference between treason and patriotism is only a matter of dates.

God orders a man to do all he can to save his life.

The wretched and miserable should turn to their Saviour first, yet they do not hope in Him until all other hope is exhausted.

The air in Provence is impregnated with the aroma of garlic, which makes it very healthful to breathe.

Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss.