There is no crime of which I do not deem myself capable.

Miracle is the pet child of faith.

Say what you will of fortitude, but show me the man who can patiently endure the laughter of fools when they have obtained an advantage over him. 'Tis only when their nonsense is without foundation that one can suffer it without complaint.

Human life runs its course in the metamorphosis between receiving and giving.

How can you come to know yourself? Never by thinking, always by doing. Try to do your duty, and you'll know right away what you amount to.

He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds his feet uncovered.

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