The true return to nature is the definitive return to the elements-death.

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

Generally among intelligent people are found nothing but paralytics and among men of action nothing but fools.

The public always prefers to be reassured. There are those whose job this is. There are only too many.

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

Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.

Then you think that one can keep a hopeless love in one's heart for so long as that?...And that life can breathe upon it every day, without extinguishing it?