A man's delight in looking forward to and hoping for some particular satisfaction is a part of the pleasure flowing out of it, enjoyed in advance. But this is afterward deducted, for the more we look forward to anything the less we enjoy it when it comes.

The brain may be regarded as a kind of parasite of the organism, a pensioner, as it were, who dwells with the body.

Reason is feminine in nature; it can only give after it has received.

The wise have always said the same things, and fools, who are the majority have always done just the opposite.

Reading is merely a surrogate for thinking for yourself; it means letting someone else direct your thoughts.

Man shows his character best in trifles.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.