Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

The minds of different generations are as impenetrable one by the other as are the monads of Leibniz.

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.

We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence.

In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.

Happiness is never there to stay [...] Happiness is merely a respite offered by inquietude.

A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.