A man's fate is his own temper; and according to that will be his opinion as to the particular manner in which the course of events is regulated. A consistent man believes in destiny, a capricious man in chance.

The originality of a subject is in its treatment.

I feel a very unusual sensation - if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.

Trust not overmuch to the blessed Magdalen; learn to protect yourself.

Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.

All Paradise opens! Let me die eating ortolans to the sound of soft music!

Man is more powerful than matter.