The falsest of all philosophies is that which, under the pretext of delivering men from the embarrassment of their passions, counsels idleness and the abandonment and neglect of themselves.

Lazy people always intend to start doing something.

Everyone is born sincere and dies deceivers.

Man never rises to great truths without enthusiasm.

In order to do great things, it is necessary to live as if one was never to die.

Excessive distrust is not less hurtfJul than its opposite. Most men become useless to him who is unwilling to risk being deceived.

Lazy people are always anxious to be doing something.