The heart that once has been your shrine for other loves is too divine
There are temptations more attractive than angels. Liberty, Patriotism, the good of humanity โ words like that are the silver scales of the Tempterโs flaming wings
It is easy to promise, and alas! How easy to forget!
Great artists have no country.
Happiness may have but one night, as glory but one day.
I have come too late into a world too old.