At the sight of what goes on in the world, the most misanthropic of men must end by being amused, and Heraclitus must die laughing.

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

There is a melancholy that stems from greatness

Public opinion is the worst of all opinions.

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

To enjoy and give enjoyment, without injury to yourself or others; this is true morality.

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.