The work of art is the exaggeration of an idea.

The less intelligent the white man is, the more stupid he thinks the black.

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.

To understand is nothing, but to be understood-that is the problem and the source of anguish. The soul throbs and would have the other know-but can not and feels isolated. Then come gestures, words, awkward explanations and material symbols for imponderable outbursts of feeling-and the soul despairs.

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

I have no use for knowledge that has not been preceded by a sensation

Believe in your strength and your vision. Learn to repeat to yourself, 'It all depends on me'.