In meeting again after a separation, acquaintances ask after our outward life, friends after our inner life.

Since the well-known victory over the hare by the tortoise, the descendants of the tortoise think themselves miracles of speed.

Grace is the outcome of inward harmony.

Conquer but never triumph.

Oh happy pessimists! What a joy it is to them to be able to prove again and again that there is no joy.

Blessed is trust, for it blesses both those who have it to give and those who receive it.

That bad manners are so prevalent in the world is the fault of good manners.