It is said that no man is a hero to his valet. That is because a hero can be recognized only by a hero.

The beginning of faith is the beginning of fruitfulness; but the beginning of unbelief, however glittering, is empty.

Self knowledge is best learned not by contemplation, but by action.

An actor should take lessons from a painter and a sculptor.

What is hardest of all? That which seems most simple: to see with your eyes what is before your eyes.

Could we perfect human nature, we might also expect a perfect state of things.

Association with women is the basis of good manners.