We are more disturbed by a calamity which threatens us than by one which has befallen us.

Each forward step we take we leave some phantom of ourselves behind.

We are more disturbed by a calamity which threatens us than by one which has befallen us.

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds.

If all were gentle and contented as sheep, all would be as feeble and helpless.

If there were nothing else to trouble us, the fate of the flowers would make us sad.

Be suspicious of your sincerity when you are the advocate of that upon which your livelihood depends.