[I]f you are truly a man, sure of yourself and confident of your strength, you may taste of life without fear and without reserve; you may be sad or joyous, deceived or respected; but be sure you are loved, for what matters the rest?

[I]f you are truly a man, sure of yourself and confident of your strength, you may taste of life without fear and without reserve; you may be sad or joyous, deceived or respected; but be sure you are loved, for what matters the rest?

Know that there is often hidden in us a dormant poet, always young and alive.

The fumes of wine fermented in my head; it was one of those moments of intoxication when all that ones sees and hears, speaks to one of the adored.... One would willingly embrace all who smile, and one feels that he is brother of all who live.

In my flowery dreams there's always you. I do not regret it one bit.

The most disagreeable thing that your worst enemy says to your face does not approach what your best friends say behind your back.

Happiness may have but one night, as glory but one day.