A man's shortcomings are taken from his epoch; his virtues and greatness belong to himself.

The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.

Divide and rule, a sound motto. Unite and lead, a better one.

One doesn't always lose when one has to do without.

Every person above the ordinary has a certain mission that they are called to fulfill.

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

A man's shortcomings are taken from his epoch; his virtues and greatness belong to himself.