If you want to get pleasure out of life, you must attach value to the world.

Certain books seem to be written, not that we might learn from them, but in order that we might see how much the author knows.

The world sees only the reflection of merit; therefore when you come to know a really great man intimately, you may as often find him above as below his reputation.

The happiest man is the one who finds happiness at home.

Nature is the living, visible garment of God.

Whenever I hear people talking about liberal ideas, I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal; it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive.

The best slave is the one who thinks he is free.