197 Quotes by Henri-Frédéric Amiel

I sogni sono la domenica dei pensieri.

Man never knows what he wants; he aspires to penetrate mysteries and as soon as he has, wants to re-establish them. Ignorance irritates him and knowledge cloys.

Life is short and we never have enough time for the hearts of those who travel the way with us. O, be swift to love! Make haste to be kind.

Nothing is more characteristic of a man than the manner in which he behaves toward fools.

I’m not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You’re as old as you feel.

Never to tire, never to grow cold; to be patient, sympathetic, tender; to look for the budding flower and the opening heart; to hope always; like God, to love always – this is duty.

Liberty, equality – bad principles! The only true principle for humanity is justice; and justice to the feeble is protection and kindness.

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

Every man is a priest, even involuntarily; his conduct is an unspoken sermon, which is forever preaching to others.