Explore Quotes by Henri Frederic Amiel

The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept regret.

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.

Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.

Materialism coarsens and petrifies everything, making everything vulgar, and every truth false.

Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.

Music is harmony, harmony is perfection, perfection is our dream, and our dream is heaven.

Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart.

Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.

Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.

The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.

I'm not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You're as old as you feel.

Learn to... be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.

Women wish to be loved without a why or a wherefore; not because they are pretty, or good, or well-bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves.

Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Destiny has two ways of crushing us - by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

Mother of Marvels, mysterious and tender Nature, why do we not live more in thee.

Time wasted is a theft from God.

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.

True love is that which ennobles the personality, fortifies the heart, and sanctifies the existence.