Prejudices are the props of civilization.

At times is it seems that I am living my life backward, and that at the approach of old age my real youth will begin. My soul was born covered with wrinkles. Wrinkles my ancestors and parents most assiduously put there and that I had the greatest trouble removing.

It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.

There are admirable potentialities in every human being.

Other people's appetites easily appear excessive when one doesn't share them.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

We should enjoy this summer, flower by flower, as if it were to be the last one we’ll see.