The thing which makes one man greater than another, the quality by which we ought to measure greatness, is a man's capacity for loving.

People resemble still more the time in which they live, than they resemble their fathers.

The reasons which any man offers to you for his own conduct betray his opinion of your character.

Man ceased to be an ape, vanquished the ape, on the day the first book was written.

Wisdom is seldom gained without suffering.

Remember that in giving any reason at all for refusing, you lay some foundation for a future request.

It is better in some respects to be admired by those with whom you live than to be loved by them; and this not on account of any gratification of vanity, but because admiration is so much more tolerant than love.