There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.

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.

One day, everything will be like before again. And it is not like it.

Do we? Our problem is whatever wedges between us and God.

Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.

The burning gaze of a young woman, such as hath tasted man, shall not escape me; for I have a spirit keen to mark these things.

Alcohol is the number one addictive drug in our day.

Whether you're trying to excel in athletics or in any other field, always practice. Look, listen, learn - and practice, practice, practice. There is no substitute for work, no shortcut to the top.

For, in the end, it is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. And it is very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work.

Instead of sending guns, send books. Instead of sending weapons, send teachers.

I got in trouble with the stern-faced Russians who didn't want me to create a guy who is mortal.

No man underestimates the wrongs he suffers; many take them more seriously than is right.