Philosophy should be an energy; it should find its aim and its effect in the amelioration of mankind.
Heaven, on occasion, half opens its arms to us; and that is the great moment.
Curiosity is one of the forms of feminine bravery.
What is fright by night is curiosity by day.
Sire, you are looking at a plain man, and I am looking at a great man. Each of us may benefit.
God will bless you,' said he, 'you are an angel since you take care of the flowers.' 'No,' she replied. 'I am the devil, but that's all the same to me.