Some are born to invent, others to embellish; but the gilder attracts more attention than the architect.
The mind reaches great heights only by spurts.
Lazy people are always anxious to be doing something.
We must expect everything and fear everything from time and from men.
You must rouse into people's consciousness their own prudence and strength, if you want to raise their character.
It is a great sign of mediocrity to praise always moderately.