Time is man's most precious asset. All men neglect it; all regret the loss of it; nothing can be done without it.

What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.

Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.

He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.

Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but they are seldom or ever inventors.

Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.

Language is a very difficult thing to put into words.