The individual never asserts himself more than when he forgets himself.

If life were organized, there would be no need for art.

We no longer admit any other truth than that which is expedient; for there is no worse error than the truth that may weaken the arm that is fighting.

In order to be utterly happy the only thing necessary is to refrain from comparing this moment with other moments in the past, which I often did not fully enjoy because I was comparing them with other moments of the future.

It is only through restraint that man can manage not to suppress himself.

Money cannot buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you're being miserable. Nothing prevents happiness like the memory of happiness.

Seize from every moment its unique novelty, and do not prepare your joys.