More Quotes by Henri-Frédéric Blanc
Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
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.
At bottom, everything depends upon the presence or absence of one single element in the soul
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.
In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.
The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms.
Pay bad people with your goodness; fight their hatred with your kindness. Even if you do not achieve a victory over other people, you will conquer yourself.
Learn to... be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.
