He who knows no foreign languages knows nothing of his own.

It has been said that figures rule the world. Maybe. But I am sure that figures show us whether it is being ruled well or badly.

If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of retribution.

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.

To quit smoking, you must first want to quit, but then you must also do the quitting

It's true that nothing in this world makes us so necessary to others as the affection we have for them.

Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own.