The Savior of the whole world chose twelve disciples, and even one of that small number, selected by superhuman wisdom, turned out a traitor and a devil.

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

They blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.

There are men in the world who derive an exaltation from the proximity of disaster and ruin, as other from success.

The inclination to exchange thoughts with one another is probably an original impulse of our nature.

I have now come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying; and for this reason; I can never be satisfied with any one who would be blockhead enough to have me.