Before this century shall run out, journalism will be the whole press. Mankind will write their book day by day, hour by hour, page by page. Thought will spread abroad with the rapidity of light--instantly conceived, instantly written, instantly understood at the extremities of the earth.
Alphonse de LamartineIf greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any great man in history with Muhammad?
Alphonse de LamartineExquisite beauty resides rather in the female form than face, where it is also more lasting.
Alphonse de LamartineJoy is a flame which association alone can keep alive, and which goes out unless communicated.
Alphonse de Lamartine