It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself.

There are people who make no mistakes because they never wish to do anything worth doing.

All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.

Just begin and the mind grows heated; continue, and the task will be completed!

Since you know me and my destiny only too well, you probably also know what attracts me to all unfortunate people.

The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.

Upon the creatures we have made, we are, ourselves, at last, dependent.