We do not judge men by what they are in themselves, but by what they are relatively to us.
Perception
The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.
Perception • Philosophy • Psychology
There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain the germ of them all.
Actions • Inspiration • Motivational
There is a transcendent power in example. We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.
Behavior • Character • Influence
In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.
Change • Loss
A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.
Betrayal • Deception • Enemies
In the opinion of the world marriage ends all, as it does in a comedy. The truth is precisely the reverse; it begins all.
Comedy • Marriage • Opinions
If we look closely at this world, where God seems so utterly forgotten, we shall find that it is he, who, after all, commands the most fidelity and the most love.
Devotion • Faith • God
There is, by God's grace, an immeasurable distance between late and too late.
Grace • Regret • Time
We are always looking into the future, but we see only the past.
Perception • Philosophy • Time
The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.
Advice • Happiness • Wellness
We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support, strength needs it far more. A straw or a feather sustains itself long in the air.
Deception • Perseverance • Strength
Kindness causes us to learn and to forget many things.
Kindness • Learning
To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.
Compassion • Empathy • Growth
Life grows darker as we go on until only one pure light is left shining on it; and that is faith.
Beliefs • Faith • Hope
We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.
Charity • Generosity • Selflessness
