The artist who is after success lets himself be influenced by the public. Generally such an artist contributes nothing new, for the public acclaims only what it already knows, what it recognizes.

One is always wrong to open a conversation with the devil, for, however he goes about it, he always insists upon having the last word.

Man's responsibility increases as that of the gods decreases.

A straight path never leads anywhere except to the objective.

Nothing is more fatal to happiness than the remembrance of happiness.

The color of truth is gray.

Seize from every moment its unique novelty, and do not prepare your joys.