It is the strange fate of man, that even in the greatest of evils the fear of the worst continues to haunt him.

No skill or art is needed to grow old; the trick is to endure it.

People are so constituted that everybody would rather undertake what they see others do, whether they have an aptitude for it or not.

One never goes further than when they do not know where they are going.

If it is the greatest truth that you seek, the plants can direct you.

There are people who pay attention to the weaknesses of their friends; that is to no avail. I have always closely watched and profited from the strengths of my adversaries.

People have a peculiar pleasure in making converts, that is, in causing others to enjoy what they enjoy, thus finding their own likeness represented and reflected back to them.