Irony and pity are two good counselors: one, in smiling, makes life pleasurable; the other, who cries, makes it sacred.

Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.

For every monarchy overthrown the sky becomes less brilliant, because it loses a star. A republic is ugliness set free.

Stupidity is far more dangerous than evil, for evil takes a break from time to time, stupidity does not.

Caress your phrase tenderly; it will end by smiling at you.

It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot.

I do not know any reading more easy, more fascinating, more delightful than a catalogue.