The men who really believe in themselves are all in lunatic asylums.

It is very good for a man to talk about what he does not understand; as long as he understands that he does not understand it.

Men rush towards complexity, but they yearn towards simplicity. They try to be kings; but they dream of being shepherds.

When once you have got hold of a vulgar joke, you may be certain that you have got hold of a subtle and spiritual idea.

The great saint may be said to mix all his thoughts with thanks. All goods look better when they look like gifts.

Every man who will not have softening of the heart must at last have softening of the brain

By experts in poverty I do not mean sociologists, but poor men.