True love is inexhaustible; the more you give, the more you have.

But the conceited man did not hear him. Conceited people never hear anything but praise.

One's suffering disappears when one lets oneself go, when one yields - even to sadness.

The soldier's body becomes a stock of accessories that are not his property.

For I do not want any one to read my book carelessly. I have suffered too much grief in setting down these memories. Six years have already passed since my friend went away from me, with his sheep. If I try to describe him here, it is to make sure that I shall not forget him. To forget a friend is sad. Not every one has had a friend. And if I forget him, I may become like the grown-ups who are no longer interested in anything but figures.

It is the duty of the ship's captain to make port, cost what it may.

Experience will guide us to the rules. You cannot make rules precede practical experience.