What a vile and abject thing is man if he do not raise himself above humanity.

He who has fostered the sweet poison of love by fondling it, finds it too late to refuse the yoke which he has of his own accord assumed.

Beauty is such a fleeting blossom, how can wisdom rely upon its momentary delight?

It is better to have useless knowledge than to know nothing.

Health is the soul that animates all the enjoyments of life, which fade and are tasteless without it.

I don't trust liberals, I trust conservatives.

Time discovers truth. Time heals what reason cannot.