The philosopher aspires to explain away all mysteries, to dissolve them into light. Mystery, on the other hand, is demanded and pursued by the religious instinct; mystery constitutes the essence of worship.

There is no repose for the mind except in the absolute; for feeling, except in the infinite; for the soul, except in the divine.

Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism, and doubt.

Sympathy is the first condition of criticism; reason and justice presuppose, at their origin, emotion.

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.

Joy is the vital air of the soul.

To marry unequally is to suffer equally.