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Henri Frederic Amiel quotes

Swiss Philosopher September 27, 1821

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Life is short and we have not too much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the way with us. Oh, be swift to love. Make haste to be kind. Henri Frederic Amiel
Women wish to be loved without a why or a wherefore; not because they are pretty, or good, or well-bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves. Henri Frederic Amiel
In every loving woman there is a priestess of the past - a pious guardian of some affection, of which the object has disappeared. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "The best path through life is the highway."
The best path through life is the highway. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own..."
He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature... is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life. Henri Frederic Amiel
Let us be true: this is the highest maxim of art and of life, the secret of eloquence and of virtue, and of all moral authority. Henri Frederic Amiel
The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept regret. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "Every life is a profession of faith, and exercises an..."
Every life is a profession of faith, and exercises an inevitable and silent influence. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of..."
Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to life. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "Common sense is calculation applied to life."
Common sense is calculation applied to life. Henri Frederic Amiel
Tell me what you feel in your room when the full moon is shining in upon you and your lamp is dying out, and I will tell you how old you are, and I shall know if you are happy. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage..."
To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy. Henri Frederic Amiel
To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching. To attain it we must be able to guess what will interest; we must learn to read the childish soul as we might a piece of music. Then, by simply changing the key, we keep up the attraction and vary the song. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "Woman is the salvation or the destruction of the family. She..."
Woman is the salvation or the destruction of the family. She carries its destiny in the folds of her mantle. Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel quote: "There is no respect for others without humility in one's self."
There is no respect for others without humility in one's self. Henri Frederic Amiel

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