As a general rule, the longer a man's fame is likely to last, the later it will be in coming; for all excellent products require time for their development.

The eternal being..., as it lives in us, also lives in every animal.

The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.

The greatest intellectual capacities are only found in connection with a vehement and passionate will.

Scoundrels are always sociable.

Every truth passes through 3 stages before it is recognized 1)ridicule 2) opposition 3) accepted as self-evident.

Happiness consists in frequent repetition of pleasure