Every hour in itself, as it respects us in particular, is the only one we can call our own.

The Opera is obviously the first draft of a fine spectacle; it suggests the idea of one.

We all covet wealth, but not its perils.

A simple garb is the proper costume of the vulgar; it is cut for them, and exactly suits their measure, but it is an ornament for those who have filled up their lives with great deeds. I liken them to beauty in dishabille, but more bewitching on that account.

The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the resources of others.

The regeneration of society is the regeneration of society by individual education.

As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid.