In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.
The opinion of all lawyers, the unanimous cry of the nation, and the good of the state, are in themselves a law.
One always speaks badly when one has nothing to say.
History never repeats itself. Man always does.
The multitude of books is making us ignorant.
Give me the patience for the small things of life, courage for the great trials of life. Help me to do my best each day and then go to sleep knowing God is awake.