Every bird has its decoy, and every man is led and misled in his own peculiar way.

For many people, one of the most frustrating aspects of life is not being able to understand other people's behavior.

The confidant of my vices is my master, though he were my valet.

Upon the creatures we have made, we are, ourselves, at last, dependent.

You can put up with everything in this world except not with a long stretch of beautiful days.

Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture.

If you miss the first buttonhole, you will not succeed in buttoning up your coat.