Who has not for the sake of his reputation sacrificed himself?

Have you noticed there are no interesting people in heaven? -Just a hint to the girls as to where they can find their salvation.

Democratic institutions form a system of quarantine for tyrannical desires.

When good friends praise a gifted person he often appears to be delighted with them out of politeness and goodwill, but in reality he feels indifferent.

The most spiritual human beings, assuming they are the most courageous, also experience by far the most painful tragedies: but it is precisely for this reason that they honor life, because it brings against them its most formidable weapons.

If one uses one's intellect to become master over the unlimited emotions, it may produce a sorry and diversionary effect upon the intellect.

What else is love but understanding and rejoicing in the fact that another person lives acts and experiences otherwise than we do?