There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain the germ of them all.

In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.

To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.

We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.

Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work