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

Not what we experience, but how we perceive what we experience, determines our fate.

Conquer but never triumph.

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

To accept reason is impossible if you don't already possess it.

What you wish to do you are apt to think you ought to do.

New happiness too must be learned to bear.