The world is the work of a single thought, expressed in a thousand different ways.

Every time a new nation, America or Russia for instance, advances toward civilization, the human race perfects itself; every time an inferior class emerges from enslavement and degradation, the human race again perfects itself.

Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike.

Only the refined and delicate pleasures that spring from research and education can build up barriers between different ranks.

Self-love, so sensitive in its own cause, has rarely any sympathy to spare for others.

How true it is that, sooner or later, the' most rebellious must bow beneath the yoke of misfortune!

The egotism of woman is always for two.