In literature as in ethics, there is danger, as well as glory, in being subtle. Aristocracy isolates us.

There are moments of existence when time and space are more profound, and the awareness of existence is immensely heightened.

In philosophical inquiry, the human spirit, imitating the movement of the stars, must follow a curve which brings it back to its point of departure. To conclude is to close a circle.

Cats, so strong and gentle, the pride of the household.

When it meows, one scarcely hears it... It has not the need of words to speak the lengthiest phraseologies.

My soul travels on the smell of perfume like the souls of other men on music.

Delacroix was passionately in love with passion, but coldly determined to express passion as clearly as possible.