The less power a man has, the more he likes to use it.

Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.

Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant.

An angry woman is vindictive beyond measure, and hesitates at nothing in her bitterness.

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.

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

Conscience serves us especially to judge of the actions of others.