We must know the measure of a man's desires before we can sound the depth of his regrets.

To love is to know the sacrifices which eternity exacts from life.

A statesman's words, like butcher's meat, should be well weighed.

Why should we refuse the happiness this hour gives us, because some other hour might take it away?

What is beautiful is right: what is unbeautiful is wrong.

Conscience is the name which the orthodox give to their prejudices.

All forced virtue is degrading in it effect.