When a noble life has prepared for old age, it is not decline that it reveals, but the first days of immortality. Madame de Stael agedaydecline Change image and share on social
That past which is so presumptuously brought forward as a precedent for the present, was itself founded on some past that went before it. Madame de Stael bringforwardfound Change image and share on social
The greatest happiness is to transform one's feelings into action. Madame de Stael actionfeelinggreat Change image and share on social
Wit consists in knowing the resemblance of things that differ, and the difference of things that are alike. Madame de Stael alikeconsistdiffer Change image and share on social
The human mind always makes progress, but it is a progress in spirals. Madame de Stael humanmakemind Change image and share on social
Genius is essentially creative; it bears the stamp of the individual who possesses it. Madame de Stael bearcreativeessentially Change image and share on social
Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts. Madame de Stael artchoosepolitenes Change image and share on social