Life is short, and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh, be swift to love, make haste to be kind.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

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.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

Sacrifice still exists everywhere, and everywhere the elect of each generation suffers for the salvation of the rest.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

The stationary condition is the beginning of the end

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

To know how to suggest is the art of teaching.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.

— Henri-Frédéric Amiel