A fine quotation is a diamond in the hand of a man of wit and a pebble in the hand of a fool.

— Joseph Roux

At first, we hope too much later on not enough.

— Joseph Roux

Evil often triumphs but never conquers.

— Joseph Roux

Friendship admits of difference of character as love does that of sex.

— Joseph Roux

I look at what I have not and think myself unhappy others look at what I have and think me happy.

— Joseph Roux

Literature was formerly an art and finance a trade: today it is the reverse.

— Joseph Roux

Our experience is composed rather of illusions lost than of wisdom acquired.

— Joseph Roux

Science is for those who learn poetry for those who know.

— Joseph Roux

Solitude vivifies isolation kills.

— Joseph Roux

Success causes us to be more praised than known.

— Joseph Roux