A knowledge of mankind and of things that surround us gives us that second education which proves far move valuable than our first because it alone turns out a truly accomplished man.

We exaggerate misfortune and happiness alike. We are never as bad off or as happy as we say we are.

Grief ennobles the commonest people because it has its own essential grandeur. To shine with the luster of grief, a person need only be sincere.

Economized love is never real love.

Our most bitter enemies are our own kith and kin. Kings have no brothers, no sons, no mother!

Vivacity is the health of the spirit.

Conscience is our unerring judge until we finally stifle it.