The most difficult thing is what is thought to be the simplest; to really see the things which are before your eyes.

Originality provokes originality.

The greatest evil that can befall man is that he should come to think ill of himself.

Never by reflection, but only by doing is self- knowledge possible to one.

Traveling is like gambling: it is always connected with winning and losing and generally where it is least expected we receive, more or less than what we hoped for.

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.

An absent friend gives us friendly company when we are well assured of his happiness.