It is the certainty that they possess the truth that makes men cruel.

That child whose mother has never smiled upon him is worthy neither of the table of the gods nor the couch of the goddesses.

The heart errs like the head; its errors are not any the less fatal, and we have more trouble getting free of them because of their sweetness.

Human affairs inspire in noble hearts only two feelings-admiration or pity.

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

There is only one science, love, one riches, love, only one policy, love. To make love is all the law and the prophets.

God forbids suicide, and is unwilling that his creatures should destroy themselves.