There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.