There is nothing steadfast in life but our memories. We are sure of keeping intact only that which we have lost.

The law of common sense.

Since there must be chimeras, why is not perfection the chimera of all men?

He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving has but glanced at the joys of charity.

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.

Men do not go out to meet misfortune as we do. They learn it; and we--we divine it.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.