More Quotes by Henri-Frédéric Blanc
Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty.
What we do not understand we have no right to judge
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.
Destiny has two ways of crushing us - by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.
Civilization is first of all a moral thing. Without truth, respect for duty, love of neighbor, and virtue, everything is destroyed. The morality of a society is alone the basis of civilization.
Every man is a priest, even involuntarily; his conduct is an unspoken sermon, which is forever preaching to others.
There is only one way of not hating those who do us wrong, and that is by doing them good.
You desire to know the art of living, my friend? It is contained in one phrase: make use of suffering.
There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.
