It is believed that physiognomy is only a simple development of the features already marked out by nature. It is my opinion, however, that in addition to this development, the features come insensibly to be formed and assume their shape from the frequent and habitual expression of certain affections of the soul. These affections are marked on the countenance; nothing is more certain than this; and when they turn into habits, they must leave on it durable impressions.

Childhood is the sleep of reason.

Whoever blushes is already guilty; true innocence is ashamed of nothing.

Patience patience quotes is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

The problem is to find a form of association which will defend and protect with the whole common force the person and goods of each associate, and in which each, while uniting himself with all, may still obey himself alone, and remain as free as before.

To write a good love letter, you ought to begin without knowing what you mean to say, and to finish without knowing what you have written.

Whatever may be our natural talents, the art of writing is not acquired all at once.