As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

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.

Originality provokes originality.

Every great idea exerts, on first appearing, a tyrannical influence: Hence, the advantages it brings are turned all too soon into disadvantages.

Only the heart without a stain knows ease.

What dazzles, for the moment spends its spirit; Whats genuine, shall posterity inherit.

The day is of infinite length for him who knows how to appreciate and use it.