Faith is like private capital, stored in one's own house. It is like a public savings bank or loan office, from which individuals receive assistance in their days of need; but here the creditor quietly takes his interest for himself.

To become aware in time when young of the advantages of age; to maintain the advantages of youth in old age: both are pure fortune.

The greater the knowledge, the greater the doubt.

Napoleon affords us an example of the danger of elevating one's self to the absolute, and sacrificing everything to the carrying out of an idea.

One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand.

We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.

One usually thinks people to be more dangerous than they are.