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

A belief is not true simply because it is useful.

Men don't achieve truth because they lack humility and love of truth. They won't criticize their own beliefs. Truth would overwhelm them.

Women wish to be loved without a why or a wherefore; not because they are pretty, or good, or well-bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves.

Nothing resembles pride so much as discouragement.

Nothing finite is true, is interesting, is worthy to fix my attention. All that is particular is exclusive, and all that is exclusive repels me.

Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.