The older I get the more I trust in the law according to which the rose and the lily bloom.

We can most safely achieve truly universal tolerance when we respect that which is characteristic in the individual and in nations, clinging, though, to the conviction that the truly meritorious is unique by belonging to all of mankind.

People will allow their faults to be shown them; they will let themselves be punished for them; they will patiently endure many things because of them; they only become impatient when they have to lay them aside.

To make an epoch in the world, two conditions are manifestly essential-a good head and a great inheritance.

A good man, through obscurest aspirations Has still an instinct of the one true way.

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

Passions are vices or virtues to their highest powers.