The Greeks bequeathed to us one of the most beautiful words in our language--the word 'enthusiasm'--en theos--a god within. The grandeur of human actions is measured by the inspiration from which they spring. Happy is he who bears a god within, and who obeys it.

Messieurs, c'est les microbes qui auront le dernier mot." (Gentlemen, it is the microbes who will have the last word.)

Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.

Whether our efforts are, or not, favored by life, let us be able to say, when we come near to the great goal, I have done what I could.

These three things-work, will, success-fill human existences. Will opens the door to success, both brilliant and happy. Work passes these doors, and at the end of the journey success comes in to crown one's efforts.

Nothing is lost and nothing is created in the operations of art as those of nature.

Little science takes you away from God but more of it takes you to Him.