There is no desire more natural than the desire of knowledge. (Il n'est desir plus naturel que le desir de connaissance)

We are all of us richer than we think we are; but we are taught to borrow and to beg, and brought up more to make use of what is another's than of our own.

It is in the enjoyment and not in mere possession that makes for happiness.

No man profiteth but by the loss of others.

"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation." -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.

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.

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