Newton, Pascal, Bossuet, Racine, F?nelon -- that is to say, some of the most enlightened men on earth, in the most philosophical of all ages -- have been believers in Jesus Christ; and the great Cond?, when dying, repeated these noble words, "Yes, I shall see God as He is, face to face!".

Constancy is the chimera of love.

Men are not to be judged by what they do not know, but by what they know, and by the manner in which they know it.

A man who love only himself and his pleasures is vain, presumptuous, and wicked even from principle.

Patience is the art of hoping.

We can console ourselves for not having great talents as we console ourselves for not having great places. We can be above both in our hearts.

Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection admits a sacrifice.