Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

Nothing is more consonant with Nature than that she puts into operation in the smallest detail that which she intends as a whole.

By seeking and blundering we learn.

Self-love exaggerates our faults as well as our virtues.

If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses.

Know'st thou yesterday, its aim and reason? Work'st thou will today for worthier things? Then calmly wait the morrow's hidden season, And fear thou not, what hap soe'er it brings

There is repetition everywhere, and nothing is found only once in the world.