A childlike mind in its simplicity practises that science of good to which the wise may be blind.

But how is the artist to protect himself against the corruption of the age which besets him on all sides?

There are occasions when the general belief of the people, even though it be groundless, works its effect as sure as truth itself.

Keep true to the dreams of your youth.

Gray hairs are death's blossoms.

Vast, colossal destiny, which raises man to fame, though it may also grind him to powder!

In the ardor of pursuit men soon forget the goal from which they start.