Habit is everything, even in love.
All erroneous ideas would perish of their own accord if given clear expression.
The most absurd and reckless aspirations have sometimes led to extraordinary success.
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.
Servitude debases men to the point where they end up liking it.
It is unjust to exact that men shall do out of deference to our advice what they have no desire to do for themselves.