Who understands much forgives much. To understand everything makes us very forgiving.

Enthusiasm signifies 'God in us.'

One must choose in life between boredom and suffering.

All music, even if its occasion be a gay one, renders us pensive.

Men err from selfishness; women because they are weak.

Of all human sentiments, enthusiasm creates the most happiness; it is the only sentiment in fact which gives real happiness, the only sentiment which can help us to bear our human destiny in any situation in which we may find ourselves.

To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.