One of man's greatest failings is that he looks almost always for an excuse, in the misfortune that befalls him through his own fault, before looking for a remedy-which means he often finds the remedy too late.

A man who does not trust himself will never really trust anybody.

She knew how to trust people... a rare quality, revealing a character far above average.

What is necessary is never a risk.

If you have to make an unpopular speech, give it all the sincerity you can muster; that's the only way to sweeten it.

In a major matter no details are small.

Weak souls always set to work at the wrong time.