If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than it was because he was he, and I was I.

The strength of any plan depends on the time. Circumstances and things eternally shift and change.

We judge a horse not only by its pace on a racecourse, but also by its walk, nay, when resting in its stable.

Every man may speak truly, but to speak methodically, prudently, and fully is a talent that few men have.

A little of everything and nothing thoroughly, after the French fashion.

God sends the cold according to the coat.

Kings and philosophers defecate, and so do ladies.