Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once.

Kiss the hand of him who can renounce what he has publicly taught when convicted of his error, and who, with heartfelt joy, embraces truth, though with the sacrifice of favourite opinions.

Whatever obscurities may involve religious tenets, humility and love constitute the essence of true religion; the humble is formed to adore, the loving to associate with eternal love.

Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.

Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.

Malice is poisoned by her own venom.

It is a poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mien, inventions and actions of others.