One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
A man who is half an idiot, but who keeps a sharp lookout and acts prudently all his life, often enjoys the pleasure of triumphing over men of more imagination than he
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few.
Friendship has its illusions no less than love.
The man of genius is he and he alone who finds such joy in his art that he will work at it come hell or high water.