In a narrow circle the mind grows narrow. The more one expands, the larger their aims.
Love is only known by him who hopelessly persists in love.
The gentlest man cannot live in peace if it does not please his wicked neighbor.
Time flies on restless pinions - constant never.
No doubt the artist is the child of his time; but woe to him if he is also its disciple, or even its favorite.
Be noble minded! Our own heart, and not other men's opinions of us, forms our true honor.