Everything we do has a result. But that which is right and prudent does not always lead to good, nor the contrary to what is bad.

Everything that we encounter leaves traces behind. Everything contributes imperceptibly to our education

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.

The arts are the salt of the earth; as salt relates to food, the arts relate to technology.

It would not be worth your while to reach the age of seventy if all the wisdom of the world were to be foolishness before God.

We gladly put antiquity above our age but not posterity. Only a father doesn't begrudge his son's talent.

Where there are no women there are no good manners