Atheism. There is not a single exalting and emancipating influence that does not in turn become inhibitory.

To be sure, theory is useful. But without warmth of heart and without love it bruises the very ones it claims to save.

Mozart's joy is made of serenity, and a phrase of his music is like a calm thought; his simplicity is merely purity. It is a crystalline thing in which all the emotions play a role, but as if already celestially transposed. Moderation consists in feeling emotions as the angels do.

The loveliest creations of men are persistently painful. What would be the description of happiness? Nothing, except what prepares and then what destroys it.

Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.

Prejudices are the props of civilization.

Work and struggle and never accept an evil that you can change.