The life of famous men was more glorious in antiquity; the life of obscure men is happier with the moderns.

The people are as severe toward the clergy as toward women; they want to see absolute devotion to duty from both.

Scientific progress makes moral progress a necessity; for if man's power is increased, the checks that restrain him from abusing it must be strengthened.

women have no existence except in love; the history of their life begins and ends with love!

Prayer is the life of the soul.

To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.

A religious life is a struggle and not a hymn.