...know you not that you are my sun by day, and my star by night? By my faith! I was in deepest darkness till you appeared and illuminated all.

When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever.

There are people who are willing to suffer and swallow their tears at leisure, and God will no doubt reward them in heaven for their resignation; but those who have the will to struggle strike back at fate in retaliation for the blows they receive.

It is only the dead who do not return.

Besides we are men, and after all it is our business to risk our lives.

Be kind. Aim for my heart.

The air in Provence is impregnated with the aroma of garlic, which makes it very healthful to breathe.