Captivating the spirit of the age is a matter of great talent; being swept away by it characterizes an average mind. The two are as different from one another as activity and passivity.

Mozart starved, but you allow Thalberg and Liszt make tons of gold: Of course, you may think that someone immortal cannot die of hunger

How can you say that love is blind? Keener than a young eagle's is its sight.

The office of the prince and that of the writer are defined and assigned as follows: the nobleman gives rank to the written work,the writer provides food for the prince.

The most irascible person is most likely to become apathetic in dangerous situations.

The character of the crowds is made up of mimicry and hostility.

The cradle of the future is the grave of the past.