Unrest and uncertainty are our lot.

It is the great triumph of genius to make the common appear novel.

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.

To be sure, we have inherited abilities, but our development we owe to thousands of influences coming from the world around us from which we appropriate what we can and what is suitable to us.

Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

No prudent antagonist thinks light of his adversaries.

A man's foibles are what makes him lovable.