Speak not of guilt, speak not of responsibility. When the Regiment of the Senses parades by, with music, and with banners; when the senses shiver and shudder, it is only a fool and and an irreverent person that will keep his distance, who will not embrace the good cause, marching towards the conquest of pleasures and passions. All of morality's laws - poorly understood and applied - are nil and cannot stand even for a moment, when the Regiment of the Senses parades by, with music, and with banners.

The days of the future stand in front of us Like a line of candles all alight Golden and warm and lively little candles.

When you set out for Ithaca, ask that your way be long

Have Ithaka always in your mind. Your arrival there is what you are destined for. But don't in the least hurry the journey.

Guard, O my soul, against pomp and glory. And if you cannot curb your ambitions, at least pursue them hesitantly, cautiously. And the higher you go, the more searching and careful you need to be.

Arriving there is what you are destined for

To certain people there comes a day when they must say the great Yes or the great No.