Sometimes apparent resemblance of character will bring two men together and for a certain time unite them. But their mistake gradually becomes evident, and they are astonished to find themselves not only far apart, but even repelled, in some sort, at all their points of contact. |
Success makes success, like money makes money. |
The contemplative life is often miserable. One must act more, think less, and not watch oneself live. |
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed |
The only thing that stops God from sending another flood is that the first one was useless. |
The world either breaks or hardens the heart |
There are certain times when public opinion is the worst of all opinions. |
There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men. |
There are well-dressed foolish ideas, just as there are well-dressed fools |
Whatever evil a man may think of women, there is no woman but thinks more. |