One must not hope to be more than one can be.

Sometimes apparent resemblance of character will bring two men together and for a certain time unite them. But their mistake gradually becomes evident, and they are astonished to find themselves not only far apart, but even repelled, in some sort, at all their points of contact.

Most benefactors are like unskillful generals who take the city and leave the citadel intact.

There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men.

Hope is but a charlatan that ceases not to deceive us. For myself happiness only began when I had lost it.

Vivre est un maladie dont le sommeil nous soulage toutes les 16 heures. C'est un pallatif. La mort est le remede.

Intelligent people make many mistakes because they cannot believe the world is really as foolish as it is.