Every age is fed on illusions, lest men should renounce life early and the human race come to an end.

I would not unduly praise the virtue of restraint. It is often merely temperamental. But it is not always a sign of coldness. It may be pride. There can be nothing more humiliating than to see the shaft of one's emotion miss the mark of either laughter or tears. Nothing more humiliating! And this for the reason that should the mark be missed, should the open display of emotion fail to move, then it must perish unavoidably in disgust or contempt.

Action is consolatory. It is the enemy of thought and the friend of flattering illusions.

It is not the clear-sighted who rule the world. Great achievements are accomplished in a blessed, warm fog.

It is to be remarked that a good many people are born curiously unfitted for the fate waiting them on this earth.

The sea never changes and its works, for all the talks of men, are wrapped in mystery.

Never test another man by your own weakness.