It is only the educated who can produce or appreciate high art..

Gold adulterates one thing only,--the human heart..

envy and hatred fascinate the eyes and never make them see things as they are..

Adversity is solitary, while prosperity dwells in a crowd.

Science conducts us, step by step, through the whole range of creation, until we arrive, at length, at God..

We shall all be perfectly virtuous when there is no longer any flesh on our bones..

Mistrust is the sure forerunner of hatred..

Temptations, like misfortunes, are sent to test our moral strength..

There are few husbands whom the wife cannot win in the long run, by patience and love..

Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul..

Women suffer more from disappointment than men, because they have more of faith and are naturally more credulous..

Excitement is the drunkenness of the spirits. Only calm waters reflect heaven in their bosom..