Affectation discovers sooner what one is than it makes known what one would fain appear to be.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

Big things begin with big thinking.

It was delightful but, of course, it was pretty insulting to my professional reputation.

He's a fool who cannot conceal his wisdom.

If you don't work very hard, it is extremely unlikely that you will be a good trader.

One thing is that [Tibetans] should not give up hope. That's - even [if] it lasts a century. My discussions with the Dalai Lama always were about that.

When I was young, boys didn't type.

I spent an awful lot of my life underestimating myself and, as a result, not exceeding my own expectations.

I wish the fire burned my leg hair off

We cannot put off living until we are ready. The most salient characteristic of life is its urgency, 'here and now' without any possible postponement. Life is fired at us point-blank.

I love to evoke the bones and meat and thoughts of characters.