Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children.

Some of our weaknesses are born in us, others are the result of education; it is a question which of the two gives us most trouble.

A phenomenon like Mozart remains an inexplicable thing.

He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise.

Beware of wishing for anything in youth, because you will get it in middle age.

Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success.