Quotes from Henri Frederic Amiel

Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism, and doubt.

Faith is certitude without proofs ... Faith is a sentiment, for it is a hope; it is an instinct, for it precedes all outward instruction.

The man who insist upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept Regret.

Faith is a certitude without proofs ... a sentiment for it is a hope it is an instinct for it precedes all outward instruction.

Heroism is the brilliant triumph of the soul over the flesh - over fear...Heroism is the dazzling and glorious concentration of courage.

Every life is a profession of faith and exercises an inevitable and silent influence.

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.

Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.

I'm not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You're as old as you feel.

Women wish to be loved without a why or a wherefore; not because they are pretty, or good, or well-bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves.

Women wish to be loved not because they are pretty, or good, or well bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves

In every loving woman there is a priestess of the past -- a pious guardian of some affection, of which the object has disappeared.

All we need is the truth in our hand. Someone to call a friend. Never fear the darkness. All we need is just the sun in the sky. And the hope of a summer to come with the meaning of love.

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.

True love is that which ennobles the personality, fortifies the heart, and sanctifies the existence.

To marry unequally is to suffer equally.