It is not my words that I polish, but my ideas.

History needs distance, perspective. Facts and events which are too well attested cease, in some sort, to be malleable.

One man finds in religion his literature and his science, another finds in it his joy and his duty.

When credulity comes from the heart it does no harm to the intellect.

No one is mediocre who has good sense and good sentiments.

We shall always keep a spare corner in our heads to give passing hospitality to our friends' opinion.

Grace imitates modesty, as politeness imitates kindness.