The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.

The one person who has more illusions than the dreamer is the man of action

Actions are the first tragedy in life, words are the second. Words are perhaps the worst. Words are merciless. . .

Action is the last resource of those who know not how to dream.

The basis of action is lack of imagination. It is the last resource of those who know not how to dream.

The body sins once, and has done with its sin, for action is a mode of purification. Nothing remains then but the recollection of a pleasure, or the luxury of a regret.