Better a false belief than no belief at all.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another.

In the ages since Adam's marriage, it has been good for some men to be alone, and for some women also.

Mankind is not disposed to look narrowly into the conduct of great victors when their victory is on the right side.

I have the conviction that excessive literary production is a social offence.

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined - to strengthen each other - to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

Our passions do not live apart in locked chambers but dress in their small wardrobe of notions, bring their provisions to a common table and mess together, feeding out of the common store according to their appetite.