No man can ever end with being superior who will not begin with being inferior.

Human beings cling to their delicious tyrannies and to their exquisite nonsense, till death stares them in the face.

Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love, and respect.

Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

Hope is the belief, more or less strong, that joy will come.