Beauty is the sole ambition, the exclusive goal of Taste.
In certain almost supernatural states of the soul, the profundity of life reveals itself entirely in the spectacle, however ordinary it may be, before one's eyes. It becomes its symbol.
Cats, so strong and gentle, the pride of the household.
Nature... is nothing but the inner voice of self-interest.
Genius is nothing more nor less than childhood recaptured at will.
Beware of all the paradoxical in love. It is simplicity which saves, it is simplicity which brings happiness...Love should be love.