The happy do not believe in miracles.

We are never further from what we wish than when we believe that we have what we wished for.

Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.

True works of art contain their own theory and give us the measurement according to which we should judge them.

Those who have no hope for a future life are already dead for the present one.

Alas, that we should be so unwilling to listen to the still and holy yearnings of the heart! A god whispers quite softly in our breast, softly yet audibly; telling us what we ought to seek and what to shun.

A resolution that is communicated is no longer within thy power; thy attentions become now the plaything of chance; he who would have his commands certainly carried out must take man by surprise.