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Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart.

Henri Frederic Amiel

The only substance properly so called is the soul.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Thought is a kind of opium; it can intoxicate us, while still broad awake; it can make transparent the mountains and everything that exists.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Music is harmony, harmony is perfection, perfection is our dream, and our dream is heaven.

Henri Frederic Amiel

The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms.

Henri Frederic Amiel

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

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

The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.

Henri Frederic Amiel

The fire which enlightens is the same fire which consumes.

Henri Frederic 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 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

Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Sympathy is the first condition of criticism.

Henri Frederic Amiel

So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.

Henri Frederic Amiel