The moment Germany rises as a great power, France gains a new importance as a cultural power.

Happiness: being able to forget or, to express in a more learned fashion.

Only he who is man enough will release the woman in woman.

Women's modesty generally increases with their beauty.

The poet presents his thoughts festively, on the carriage of rhythm: usually because they could not walk.

Do not be deceived! The busiest people harbor the greatest weariness, their restlessness is weakness--they no longer have the capacity for waiting and idleness.

Even the most beautiful scenery is no longer assured of our love after we have lived in it for three months, and some distant coast attracts our avarice: possessions are generally diminished by possession.