This self-love is the instrument of our preservation; it resembles the provision for the perpetuity of mankind: it is necessary, it is dear to us, it gives us pleasure, and we must conceal it.

In every author let us distinguish the man from his works.

A witty quote proves nothing.

You write your name in the snow Yet say nothing.

Almost all life depends on probabilities.

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.

The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.