We measure minds by their stature; it would be better to esteem them by their beauty.
Luckily, I never feel at one time more than half my pains.
Religion is the only metaphysic that the multitude can understand and adopt.
He who has not the weakness of friendship has not the strength.
God multiplies intelligence, which communicates itself, like fire, ad infinitum. Light a thousand torches at one touch, the flame remains always the same.
The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.