The most congenial social occasions are those ruled by cheerful deference of each for all.

Great possessions and great want of them are both strong temptations.

There are men who never err, because they never propose anything rational.

As long as you don't practice it, this dying and becoming, You are only a dreary guest on this dark earth.

It has been said that figures rule the world. Maybe. But I am sure that figures show us whether it is being ruled well or badly.

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

How many kings are governed by their ministers, how many ministers by their secretaries? Who, in such cases, is really the chief?