Enemies publish themselves. They declare war. The friend never declares his love.

There are theoretical reformers at all times, and all the world over, living on anticipation.

Christ is the prince of Reformers and Radicals.

What wisdom, what warning can prevail against gladness? There is no law so strong that a little gladness may not transgress.

I have seen some who did not know when to turn aside their eyes in meeting yours. A truly confident and magnanimous spirit is wiser than to contend for the mastery in such encounters. Serpents alone conquer by the steadiness of their gaze. My friend looks me in the face and sees me, that is all.

The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. To live like a philosopher is to live, not foolishly, like other men, but wisely and according to universal laws.

The body can feed the body only.