Eloquence dwells quite as much in the hearts of the hearers as on the lips of the orator.
Alphonse de LamartineGrief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys.
Alphonse de LamartineIt is admirable to die the victim of one's faith; it is sad to die the dupe of one's ambition.
Alphonse de LamartineJoy is a flame which association alone can keep alive, and which goes out unless communicated.
Alphonse de Lamartine