There is enough light for those who only desire to see, and enough obscurity for those who have a contrary disposition

Making fun of philosophy is really philosophising.

He who cannot believe is cursed, for he reveals by his unbelief that God has not chosen to give him grace.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

All mankind's troubles are caused by one single thing, which is their inability to sit quietly.

No one is discontented at not being a king except a discrowned king ... unhappiness almost invariably indicates the existence of a road not taken, a talent undeveloped, a self not recognized.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.