Vauvenargues

We are less hurt by the contempt of fools than by the luke-warm approval of men of intelligence.

Emotions have taught mankind to reason.

The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources.

You are not born for fame if you don't know the value of time.

All grand thoughts come from the heart.

Consciousness of our powers augments them.