It is no doubt possible to fly--but first you must know how to dance like an angel.

When one is young, one venerates and despises without that art of nuances which constitutes the best gain of life.

Beware of spitting against the wind!

We cannot live without valuing: but we can live without valuing what you value.

I have never come across someone who could inspire more respect than the Greek philosophers.

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.

Ten times must you laugh during the day, and be cheerful; otherwise your stomach, the father of affliction, will disturb you in the night.