J'aime celui qui tente l'impossible.

I love those who yearn for the impossible.

Il est bien des choses qui ne paraissent impossibles que tant qu'on ne les a pas tentées.

The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.

The older we get the more we must limit ourselves if we wish to be active.