There are many things that seem impossible only so long as one does not attempt them.

Most often people seek in life occasions for persisting in their opinions rather than for educating themselves.

When you have nothing to say, or to hide, there is no need to be prudent.

Every perfect action is accompanied by pleasure. By that you can tell what you ought to do.

You have to let other people be right' was his answer to their insults. 'It consoles them for not being anything else.

One is always wrong to open a conversation with the devil, for, however he goes about it, he always insists upon having the last word.

What I dislike least in my former self are the moments of prayer.