It seldom happens that a premature shoot of genius ever arrives at maturity.
When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he lacks opportunity.
Give bread to a stranger, in the name of the universal brotherhood which binds together all men under the common father of nature.
Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.
It is the heart which inspires eloquence.