I admit that I myself am far from having a complete command of every topic I touch on, but my knowledge of my subject is always greater than the interest or the understanding of my auditors. You see, there is one very good thing about mankind; the mediocre masses make very few demands of the mediocrities of a higher order, submitting stupidly and cheerfully to their guidance
Alfred de VignyThe human mind, I believe, cares for the True only in the general character of an epoch.
Alfred de VignyI have a private theory, Sir, that there are no heroes and no monsters in this world. Only children should be allowed to use these words
Alfred de VignyDo you not see with your own eyes the chrysalis fact assume by degrees the wings of fiction?
Alfred de Vigny