We who didn't inherit political power nor are made to acquire riches like nothing better than that which expands and solidifies the power of the spirit.

We can stand only a certain amount of unhappiness; anything beyond that annihilates us or passes us by, leaving us apathethetic.

How many kings are governed by their ministers, how many ministers by their secretaries? Who, in such cases, is really the chief?

Certain books seem to be written, not that we might learn from them, but in order that we might see how much the author knows.

Every person above the ordinary has a certain mission that they are called to fulfill.

The world only goes forward because of those who oppose it.

Who is the happiest man? He who is alive to the merit of others, and can rejoice in their enjoyment as if it were his own.