Believe in no other God than the one who insists on justice and equality among men.

Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in this world; it is the last limit of experience and the last effort of genius.

And I refused to make any sacrifices; for nothing on earth seemed more valuable than my peace of mind, my pleasure and my acclaim.

Years do not always make age.

... when we are misunderstood it is always our own fault. What the reader wants most of all is to be able to grasp what we think; but you loftily refuse to comply.

God abandons only those who abandon themselves, and whoever has the courage to shut up his sorrow within his own heart is stronger to fight against it than he who complains.

Love without reverence and enthusiasm is only friendship.