Henri Frederic Amiel

It is not what he had, or even what he does which expresses the worth of a man, but what read more

It is not what he had, or even what he does which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

Cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing

Cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing

Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to read more

Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to life.

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's read more

Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty.