Measure not by the scale of perfection the meager product of reality.

A pity about the people! they are brave enough comrades, but they have heads like a soapboiler's.

I follow my heart, for I can trust it.

Mankind is made great or little by its own will.

The world's history is the world's judgment.

Let no one despair, even though in the darkest night the last star of hope may disappear.

Art is the daughter of freedom.