That which renders life burdensome to us generally arises from the abuse of it.

It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living.

That man is truly free who desires what he is able to perform, and does what he desires.

In all the ills that befall us, we are more concerned by the intention than the result. A tile that falls off a roof may injure us more seriously, but it will not wound us so deeply as a stone thrown deliberately by a malevolent hand. The blow may miss, but the intention always strikes home.

The man is best served who has no occasion to put the hands of others at the end of his own arms.

I loved too sincerely, too completely, I venture to say, to be able to be happy easily.

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?