History books that contain no lies are extremely dull. history
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened. pets
Nine tenths of education is encouragement. education
The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. equality
In art as in love, instinct is enough. art & love
An education which does not cultivate the will is an education that depraves the mind. education
Irony is the gaiety of reflection and the joy of wisdom. wisdom
Lovers who love truly do not write down their happiness. happiness
Religion has done love a great service by making it a sin. greatness & religion
Nature has no principles. She makes no distinction between good and evil. nature
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom. wisdom
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream not only plan, but also believe. dreams & greatness
Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign. God
The truth is that life is delicious, horrible, charming, frightful, sweet, bitter, and that is everything. truth
The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. art & teacher
To imagine is everything, to know is nothing at all. imagination
We reproach people for talking about themselves but it is the subject they treat best. best
Only men who are not interested in women are interested in women's clothes. Men who like women never notice what they wear. men & women
It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion. nature
That man is prudent who neither hopes nor fears anything from the uncertain events of the future. fear & the future