A work of art is an exaggeration.
If life were organized, there would be no need for art.
One should want only one thing and want it constantly. Then one is sure of getting it. But I desire everything, and consequently get nothing.
What thwarts us and demands of us the greatest effort is also what can teach us most.
It is with fine sentiments that bad literature is made. Descend to the bottom of the well if you wish to see the stars.
Man is more interesting than men. God made him and not them in his image. Each one is more precious than all.