Alphonse de Lamartine

Providence conceals itself in the details of human affairs, but becomes unveiled in the generalities of history. ”

A conscience without God is like a court without a judge. ”

There is a woman at the beginning of all great things. ”

To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic. ”

Private passions tire and exhaust themselves, public ones never. ”

Experience is the only prophecy of wise men. ”

Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys. ”

Limited in his nature, infinite in his desire, man is a fallen god who remembers heaven. ”