The eyes of the social herd, who always observe little things, and generally form from them their opinions of great affairs.

We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance.

There is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.

Quit the world, and the world forgets you.

If you don't believe in magic, then you can't believe in reality.

When I want to read a novel, I write one.

Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervour.