One of the most beautiful passages of Rousseau is that in the sixth book of Confessions where he describes the awakening in him of the literary sense. Of such wisdom the poetic passion the desire of beauty the love of art for its own sake has most.
Conscience is the root of all true courage if a man would be brave let him obey his conscience.
Strong convictions precede great actions.
See to do good and you will find that happiness will run after you.
Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep...
Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret...
The fact is ones own voice is not heard anywhere...
I have always believed in evolving a consensus before taking any major...
