Truth is most beautiful undraped.

The general history of art and literature shows that the highest achievements of the human mind are, as a rule, not favourably received at first.

To use many words to communicate few thoughts is everywhere the unmistakable sign of mediocrity. To gather much thought into few words stamps the man of genius.

Not to go to the theater is like making one's toilet without a mirror.

Talent is able to achieve what is beyond other people's capacity to achieve, yet not what is beyond their capacity of apprehension; therefore it at once finds its appreciators. The achievement of genius, on the other hand, transcends not only others' capacity of achievement, but also their capacity of apprehension; therefore they do not become immediately aware of it. Talent is like the marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach; genius is like the marksman who hits a target, as far as which others cannot even see.

That I could clamber to the frozen moon. And draw the ladder after me.

Rudeness is better than any argument; it totally eclipses intellect.