The strong are strengthened by reverses; the trouble is that the true meaning of events scores next to nothing in the match we play with men. Appearances decide our gains or losses and the points are trumpery. And a mere semblance of defeat may hopelessly checkmate us.

It is as a soldier that you make love and as a lover that you make war.

The flower you single out is a rejection of all other flowers; nevertheless, only on these terms is it beautiful.

There is no growth except in the fulfillment of obligations.

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

It's useful because it's beautiful.

That's the way they are. You must not hold it against them. Children should be very understanding of grown-ups.