Years do not make sages; they only make old men

We do not judge men by what they are in themselves, but by what they are relatively to us

In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.

To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.

We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.