He who goes round about in his requests wants commonly more than he chooses to appear to want.

What is the elevation of the soul? A prompt, delicate, certain feeling for all that is beautiful, all that is grand; a quick resolution to do the greatest good by the smallest means; a great benevolence joined to a great strength and great humility.

True philosophy is that which renders us to ourselves, and all others who surround us, better, and at the same time more content, more patient, more calm and more ready for all decent and pure enjoyment.

Loudness is impotence.

Wisdom is the repose of the mind.

He who prorogues the honesty of today till to-morrow will probably prorogue his to-morrows to eternity.

She neglects her heart who too closely studies her glass.