Who understands much, forgives much.

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

Anyone who can see as far as tomorrow in politics arouses the wrath of people who can see no farther than today.

It is not enough to forgive; one must forget.

[On Russia:] In every way, there is something gigantic about this people: ordinary dimensions have no applications whatever to it. I do not mean by this that true greatness and stability are never met with; but their boldness, their imaginativeness knows no bounds. With them everything is colossal rather than well-proportioned, audacious rather than well-considered, and if they do not attain their goals, it is because they exceed them.

Sow good services: sweet remembrances will grow from them.

To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.