Eloquence is the child of knowledge. When a mind is full, like a wholesome river, it is also clear.
You asked me where I generally lived. In my workshop [i.e. in his study] in the mornings and always in the library in the evening. Books are companions even if you don’t open them.
Terror has its inspiration, as well as competition.
Departure should be sudden.
The profound thinker always suspects that he is superficial.
There is no greater sin than to be trop prononce.