Let us fear the worst, but work with faith; the best will always take care of itself.
I would rather be the head of a fly than the tail of a lion.
And do you know Monsieur Marius? I believe I was a little in love with you.
The hatred of luxury is not an intelligent hatred. It implies a hatred of arts.
He who despairs is wrong.
...We pray together, we are afraid together, and then we go to sleep. Even if Satan came into the house, no one would interfere. After all, what is there to fear in this house? There is always one with us who is the strongest. Satan may visit our house, but the good Lord lives here.