The pursuit of politics is religion, morality, and poetry all in one.
[On Napoleon:] One has the impression of an imperious wind blowing about one's ears when one is near that man.
Enthusiasm gives life to what is invisible; and interest to what has no immediate action on our comfort in this world.
It is not enough to forgive; one must forget.
Between God and love, I recognize no mediator but my conscience.
Who understands much forgives much. To understand everything makes us very forgiving.