Stendhal

"Nothing is so unbelievable as the truth."

"A moment of anger may destroy a lifetime of love."

"Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier."

"The greatest discovery is that one can change one's life by changing one's thinking."

"Character is destiny."

"Hope is the second soul of the unhappy."

"To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence."

"A true friendship is the greatest of all blessings."

"Adventure is worthwhile."

"The greatest wisdom often comes disguised as foolishness."

"In nature, there is no evil, only what serves its purpose."

"Death is the only thing that we absolutely know for certain."

"The duty of a writer is to illuminate the human condition."

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others."

"A man wrapped up in himself makes a small package."

"The best education is that which teaches one to appreciate excellence."

"What we fear most is often what we most need to face."

"Justice without mercy is tyranny."