Old age is never honored among us, but only indulged, as childhood is; and old men lose one of the most precious rights of man,--that of being judged by their peers.

Whoever gives himself up to solitude, Ah! he is soon alone.

The world sees only the reflection of merit; therefore when you come to know a really great man intimately, you may as often find him above as below his reputation.

How many kings are governed by their ministers, how many ministers by their secretaries? Who, in such cases, is really the chief?

If you wish a wise answer, you must put a rational question.

Who strives always to the utmost, him can we save.

If there is confusion in your head and in your heart, what more do you want! A man who no longer loves and no longer errs should have himself buried straight away.