Imagination helps the realism of every detail, and only sees the beauties of the work.

Materialism and spirituality are two pretty racquets with which charlatans in cap and gown make the same ball fly.

Sometimes at the best moments a single word or a look is enough.'

Society proceeds like the ocean. After a disaster, it resume its wonted level and rhythms; its devouring interests efface all traces of damage.

Admiration bestowed upon any one but ourselves is always tedious.

Unintelligent persons are like weeds that thrive in good ground; they love to be amused in proportion to the degree in which they weary themselves.

A careful observation of Nature will disclose pleasantries of superb irony. She has for instance placed toads close to flowers.