Look closely at those who patronize you. Half are unfeeling, half untaught.

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.

Wouldst thou ever roam abroad? See, what is good lies by thy side. Only learn to catch happiness, for happiness is ever by you.

Truth is a torch, but a terrific one; therefore we all try to reach it with closed eyes, lest we should be scorched.

Tolerance should really only be a passing attitude: it should lead to appreciation. To tolerate is to offend.

Sometimes I don't understand how another can love her, is allowed to love her, since I love her so completely myself, so intensely, so fully, grasp nothing, know nothing, have nothing but her!

A man's errors are what make him amiable.