There is no such thing as a little country. The greatness of a people is no more determined by their numbers than the greatness of a man is by his height.

For dogs we kings should have lions, and for cats, tigers. The great benefits a crown.

It is often our best friends who throw us down.

To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is better.

Children at once accept joy and happiness with quick familiarity, being themselves naturally all happiness and joy.

There are no rules for felicity.

Diamonds are found only in the dark places of the earth, truths are found only in the depths of thought.