Rather than turning away from the staggering scale and depth of misery caused by war, we must strive to develop our capacity to empathize and feel the sufferings of others. Use this quote
Great indebtedness does not make men grateful, but vengeful; and if a little charity is not forgotten, it turns into a gnawing worm. Use this quote
A man, to be greatly good, must imagine intensely and comprehensively; he must put himself in the place of another and of many others; the pains and pleasures of his species must become his own. Use this quote
Most people have no imagination. If they could imagine the sufferings of others, they would not make them suffer so. What separated a German mother from a French mother? Use this quote
See to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you. Use this quote
Society is a republic. When an individual tries to lift themselves above others, they are dragged down by the mass, either by ridicule or slander. Use this quote
Men are restless, adventurous. Women are conservative - despite what current ideology says. Use this quote
Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others. Use this quote
We need two kinds of acquaintances, one to complain to, while to the others we boast. Use this quote
One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others. Use this quote
The only really happy folk are married women and single men. Use this quote
Man has made use of his intelligence, he invented stupidity. Use this quote
It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed. Use this quote
The rare few, who, early in life have rid themselves of the friendship of the many. Use this quote
In large states public education will always be mediocre, for the same reason that in large kitchens the cooking is usually bad. Use this quote
Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. Use this quote
Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights; American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others. Use this quote
Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition. Use this quote
The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy. Use this quote
Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities... because it is the quality which guarantees all others. Use this quote