No limit, no definition, may restrict the range or depth of the human spirit's passage into its own secrets or the world's.

To make a young couple love each other, it is only necessary to oppose and separate them.

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

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

Where a man has a passion for meditating without the capacity of thinking, a particular idea fixes itself fast, and soon creates a mental disease.

Mathematicians are like Frenchmen: whatever you say to them they translate into their own language and forthwith it is something entirely different.

If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.