It is remarkable that when great discoveries are effected, their simplicity always seems to detract from their originality: on these occasions we are reminded of the egg of Columbus!

Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system.

In great cities men are brought together by the desire of gain. They are not in a state of co-operation, but of isolation, as to the making of fortunes; and for all the rest they are careless of neighbors.

No one but an adventurous traveler can know the luxury of sleep.

I think there is nothing more lovely than the love of two beautiful women who are not envious of each other's charms.

Nature, like man, sometimes weeps from gladness.

Man is only great when he acts from passion.