I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I owe even more to my enemies. The real person springs life under a sting even better than under a caress.

Solitude is bearable only with God.

True eloquence forgoes eloquence.

Please do not understand me too quickly.

God lies ahead. I convince myself and constantly repeat to myself that: He depends on us. It is through us that God is achieved.

The most gifted natures are perhaps also the most trembling.

When I cease to be indignant I will have begun my old age.