If people were not wicked I should not mind their being stupid; but, to our misfortune, they are both.

Let us accept truth, even when it surprises us and alters our views.

... the progress of the language has caused us to lose many old treasures. It is thus with all progress, and one must make the best of it.

You may impose silence upon me, but you can not prevent me from thinking.

Fame and admiration weigh not a feather in the scale against friendship and love, for the heart languishes all the same.

faith is like love; when you want it you can't find it, and you find it when you least expect it.

I have no enthusiasm for nature which the slightest chill will not instantly destroy.