Manners form the great charm of women.

What in us the women leave uncultivated, children cultivate when we retain them near us.

Hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there is the lowest degree of culture.

Error is acceptable as long as we are young; but one must not drag it along into old age.

We usually lose today, because there has been a yesterday, and tomorrow is coming.

It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

The man who acts never has any conscience; no one has any conscience but the man who thinks