Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Pure truth cannot be assimilated by the crowd; it must be communicated by contagion.

Every situation is an equilibrium of forces; every life is a struggle between opposing forces working within the limits of a certain equilibrium

Time is but the space between our memories; as soon as we cease to perceive this space, time has disappeared.

Put personal ambition away from you, and then you will find consolation in living or in dying, whatever may happen to you.

Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind, and therefore independence of all social, political or religious prejudice... It loves one thing only... truth.

He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature... is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life.