You accuse a woman of wavering affections, but don't blame her; she is just looking for a consistent man.
Only learn to seize good fortune, for good fortune's always here.
Great necessity elevates man, petty necessity casts him down
We amuse ourselves painting our prison-walls with bright figures and brilliant landscapes.
I let everyone follow his own bent, that I may be free to follow mine.
The credit of advancing science has always been due to individuals and never to the age.