It is in the half fools and the half wise that the greatest danger lies.

Hatred is a heavy burden. It sinks the heart deep in the breast, and lies like a tombstone on all joys.

The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything.

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

Passions are vices or virtues to their highest powers.

Giving is the business of the rich.

The greatest difficulties lie where we are not looking for them.