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

A man is not little when he finds it difficult to cope with circumstances, but when circumstances overmaster him.

I consider him of no account who esteems himself just as the popular breath may chance to raise him.

Tolerance comes of age. I see no fault committed that I myself could not have committed at some time or other.

The eternal feminine draws us on high.

One can stand anything except a succession of ordinary days

We amuse ourselves painting our prison-walls with bright figures and brilliant landscapes.