The capacity to get free is nothing; the capacity to be free is the task.
Christianity, above all, consoles; but there are naturally happy souls who do not need consolation. Consequently Christianity begins by making such souls unhappy, for otherwise it would have no power over them.
Drunkenness is never anything but a substitute for happiness.
God depends on us. It is through us that God is achieved.
Most quarrels amplify a misunderstanding.
I prefer granting with a good grace what I know I shan't be able to prevent.