Death must no longer be either the penalty for prosperity or the consolation of misery. God did not destine it to be either the punishment or the compensation for life.
Life is a succession of afflictions for the heart.
Weeds are omnipresent; errors are to be found in the heart of the most lovable.
Masterpieces are only lucky attempts.
The lessons of experience are always learned too late.
Lying, like license, has its degrees.