How can such deep-imprinted images sleep in us at times, till a word, a sound, awake them?

It is not I who die, when I die, but my sin and misery.

A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect prayer.

The most agreeable of all companions is a simple, frank man, without any high pretensions to an oppressive greatness; one who loves life, and understands the use of it; obliging alike at all hours; above all, of a golden temper and steadfast as an anchor. For such an one we gladly exchange the greatest genius, the most brilliant wit, the profoundest thinker.

For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.

When the heart dares to speak, it needs no preparation.

Let the devil catch you but by a single hair, and you are his forever.