The universe is built on a plan the profound symmetry of which is somehow present in the inner structure of our intellect.
God created man and, finding him not sufficiently alone, gave him a companion to make him feel his solitude more keenly.
Serious-minded people have few ideas. People with ideas are never serious.
History is the science of things which are not repeated.
Politics is the art of preventing people from busying themselves with what is their own business.
Politeness is organized indifference.
