The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better understanding of life from one's encounter with it in a book.

The effectiveness of work increases according to geometric progression if there are no interruptions.

Above all things, never be afraid. The enemy who forces you to retreat is himself afraid of you at that very moment.

People are discontent; men are troubled; and the literature is excellent.

All of us, from time to time, need a plunge into freedom and novelty, after which routine and discipline will seem delightful by contrast.

Often we allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. We lose many irreplaceable hours brooding over grievances that, in a year's time, will be forgotten by us and by everybody. No, let us devote our life to worthwhile actions and feelings, to great thoughts, real affections and enduring undertakings.

Style is the hallmark of a temperament stamped upon the material at hand.