Mountains appear more lofty the nearer they are approached, but great men resemble them not in this particular.

Happiness is a rare plant that seldom takes root on earth-few ever enjoyed it, except for a brief period; the search after it is rarely rewarded by the discovery, but there is an admirable substitute for it... a contented spirit.

Only vain people wage war against the vanity of others.

Love in France is a comedy; in England a tragedy; in Italy an opera seria; and in Germany a melodrama.

Tears may be dried up, but the heart - never.

The infirmities of genius are often mistaken for its privileges.

Superstition is but the fear of belief.