National literature begins with fables and ends with novels.

Our worries always come from our weaknesses.

All are born to observe order, but few are born to establish it.

Religion is neither a theology nor a theosophy; it is more than that, it is a discipline, a law, a yoke, an indissoluble engagement.

The essence of life consists in thinking, and being conscious of one's soul.

God multiplies intelligence, which communicates itself, like fire, ad infinitum. Light a thousand torches at one touch, the flame remains always the same.

We live in an age in which superfluous ideas abound and essential ideas are lacking.