Some of our weaknesses are born in us, others are the result of education; it is a question which of the two gives us most trouble.

So dear night the half of life is, And the fairest half indeed.

When young, one is confident to be able to build palaces for mankind, but when the time comes one has one's hands full just to be able to remove their trash.

Old age is never honored among us, but only indulged, as childhood is; and old men lose one of the most precious rights of man,--that of being judged by their peers.

There is no way to face the great advantages of another person than through love.

Certain faults are necessary for the existence of the individual. We would resent it if old friends were to get rid of certain peculiarities.

That which is eternal in Woman lifts us above.