The reason that women are so much more sociable than men is because they act more from the heart than the intellect.

The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of o­ne spiritual empire, that is Muhammed. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?

It is admirable to die the victim of one's faith; it is sad to die the dupe of one's ambition.

The most effective coquetry is innocence.

Silence and simplicity obtrude on no one, but are yet two unequaled attractions in woman.

If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.

Philosophy is the rational expression of genius.