Reason is a bee, and exists only on what it makes; his usefulness takes the place of beauty.
To be an agreeable guest one need only enjoy oneself.
I resemble the poplar,--that tree which, even when old, still looks young.
Strength is not energy; some authors have more muscles than talent.
Whence? wither? why? how? - these questions cover all philosophy.
Religion is the only metaphysic that the multitude can understand and adopt.