I am my own heaven and hell!
Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.
Man is created free, and is free, even though born in chains.
No doubt the artist is the child of his time; but woe to him if he is also its disciple, or even its favorite.
One can give advice comfortably from a safe port.
Think with awe on the slow and quiet power of time.