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

The sympathy of most people consists of a mixture of good-humour, curiosity, and self-importance.

When the time comes in which one could, the time has passed in which one can.

As far as your self-control goes, as far goes your freedom.

He who says patience, says courage, endurance, strength.

The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.

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