There is nothing outside of us that is not at the same time in us, and as the external world has its colors the eye, too, has colors.

Time is my estate: to Time I'm heir.

It is better to be doing the most insignificant thing than to reckon even a half-hour insignificant.

Even the lowliest, provided he is whole, can be happy, and in his own . way, perfect.

Those only obtain love, for the most part, who seek it not.

A resolution that is communicated is no longer within thy power; thy attentions become now the plaything of chance; he who would have his commands certainly carried out must take man by surprise.

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