To measure up to all that is demanded of him, a man must overestimate his capacities

We should know mankind better if we were not so anxious to resemble one another.

Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service in small matters. This is the person who is most likely to achieve what is good and lasting.

To the person with a firm purpose all men and things are servants.

Yes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life... Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.

If you start to think of your physical and moral condition, you usually find that you are sick.

Life's objective is life itself.