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.

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.

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

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.

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

People exaggerate the value of things they haven't got. Everybody worships truth and unselfishness because they have no experience with them.