The poor never estimate as a virtue the generosity of the rich.
The understanding of some men is clear, that of others brilliant. The former illumines its surroundings; the latter obscures them.
Oh happy pessimists! What a joy it is to them to be able to prove again and again that there is no joy.
The insignificant labor, the great create.
An opinion may be controverted; a prejudice, never.
We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.