I can understand the things that afflict mankind, but I often marvel at God those which console. An atom may wound, but God alone can heal.

Let us resist the opinion of the world fearlessly, provided only that our self-respect grows in proportion to our indifference.

There are questions so indiscreet, that they deserve neither truth nor falsehood in reply.

To have ideas is to gather flowers; to think is to weave them into garlands.

When any one tells you that he belongs to no party, you may at any rate be sure that he does not belong to yours.

In a healthy state of the organism all wounds have a tendency to heal.

Those who make us happy are always thankful to us for being so; their gratitude is the reward of their benefits.