The happiness which is lacking makes one think even the happiness one has unbearable. - Joseph Roux

Like those statues which must be made larger than "nature" in order that, viewed from below, or from a distance, they may appear to be of the "natural" size, certain truths must be "strained" in order that the public may form a just idea of them.

Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.

Say nothing good of yourself, you will be distrusted; say nothing bad of yourself, you will be taken at your word.