Privilege is the greatest enemy of right.

Between being able to and actually doing something lies an ocean, and on its bottom rests all too often the wreck of willpower.

People more easily tolerate opposition than a contradiction

Origins are of the greatest importance. We are almost reconciled to having a cold when we remember where we caught it.

Beware of the virtue which a man boasts is his.

Nobody knows enough, but many know too much.

Unattainable wishes are often "pious." This seems to indicate that only profane wishes are fulfilled.