This world could not have been the work of an all-loving being, but that of a devil, who had brought creatures into existence in order to delight in the sight of their sufferings.

It often happens that we blurt out things that may in some kind of way be harmful to us, but we are silent about things that may make us look ridiculous; because in this case effect follows very quickly on cause.

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.

One man is more concerned with the impression he makes on the rest of mankind, another with the impression the rest of mankind makes on him.

Every parting gives a foretaste of death, every reunion a hint of the resurrection.

Every nation criticizes every other one - and they are all correct.

Honour is external conscience, and conscience is inward honour.