Every generous illusion of youth leaves a wrinkle as it departs. Experience is the successive disenchanting of the things of life; it is reason enriched with the heart's spoils.

Do not crowd the understanding; it can comprehend so much and no more. A pint pot will not contain the measure of a quart.

None despise fame more heartily than those who have no possible claim to it.

Nothing for preserving the body like having no heart.

In all that surrounds him the egotist sees only the frame of his own portrait.

There are philanthropists who, incapable of managing their own little affairs, take upon themselves those of the whole world; but as their creditors always outnumber their disciples, they owe humanity more than she will ever owe them.

The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.