We always hope, and in all things it is better to hope than to despair.
In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm... in the real world all rests on perseverance.
Words express neither objects nor ourselves.
Humor is one of the elements of genius--admirable as an adjunct; but as soon as it becomes dominant, only a surrogate for genius.
Whoever gives himself up to solitude, Ah! he is soon alone.
Every step of life shows much caution is required.