Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.

Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

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It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming...

It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming...

So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being.

So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being.

Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour springs and germinates no more.

Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour springs and germinates no more.

True love is that which ennobles the personality, fortifies the heart, and sanctifies the existence.

True love is that which ennobles the personality, fortifies the heart, and sanctifies the existence.

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by...

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by...

Heroism is the brilliant triumph of the soul over the flesh, that is to say...

Heroism is the brilliant triumph of the soul over the flesh, that is to say...

It is not what he had, or even what he does, which expresses the worth...

It is not what he had, or even what he does, which expresses the worth...

Common sense is the measure of the possible.

Common sense is the measure of the possible.

Let mystery have its place in you; do not be always turning up your whole...

Let mystery have its place in you; do not be always turning up your whole...

All we need is the truth in our hand. Someone to call a friend. Never...

All we need is the truth in our hand. Someone to call a friend. Never...

Democracy means despair of finding any heroes to govern you, and contented putting up with...

Democracy means despair of finding any heroes to govern you, and contented putting up with...

Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our...

Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our...

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a...

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a...

We only understand that which already within us.

We only understand that which already within us.

If nationality is consent, the state is compulsion.

If nationality is consent, the state is compulsion.

Democracy is the name we give to the people each time we need them

Democracy is the name we give to the people each time we need them

Learn to... be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all...

Learn to... be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all...

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.

Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.

Fond of doctors, little health, Fond of lawyers, little wealth

Fond of doctors, little health, Fond of lawyers, little wealth