In politics, yesterday's lie is attacked only to flatter today's.

Whether man is disposed to yield to nature or to oppose her, he cannot do without a correct understanding of her language

It may offend us to hear our own thoughts expressed by others: we are not sure enough of their souls.

We spend our time envying people whom we wouldn't wish to be.

Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.

To reflect is to disturb one's thoughts.

Literature: proclaiming in front of everyone what one is careful to conceal from one's immediate circle