There is no greater consolation for mediocrity than that the genius is not immortal.

If one has not read the newspapers for some months and then reads them all together, one sees, as one never saw before, how much time is wasted with this kind of literature.

There are people who make no mistakes because they never wish to do anything worth doing.

The things that are true, good, excellent, are simple and always alike, whatever their appearance may be.

The thoughtful and honest observer is always learning more and more of his limitations;

Toleration should, strictly speaking, be only a passing mood; it ought to lead to acknowledgment and appreciation. To tolerate a person is to affront him.

It is failings that show human nature, and merits that distinguish the individual; faults and misfortunes we all have in common; virtues belong to each one separately.

In contemplation as in action, we must distinguish between what may be attained and what is unattainable. Without this, little can be achieved, either in life or in knowledge.

The greatest difficulties lie where we do not look for them.