Punctuation has its own philosophy, just as style does, although not as language does. Style is a good understanding of language, punctuation is a good understanding of style.

My strength has not equaled my mad ambition. I have remained obscure; I have done worse -- I have touched success, and allowed it to escape me.

Fame and admiration weigh not a feather in the scale against friendship and love, for the heart languishes all the same.

When I tried to draw near, you dissolved into air before my lips could touch you...

One changes from day to day, and... after a few years have passed one has completely altered.

Humanity is outraged in me and with me. We must not dissimulate nor try to forget this indignation, which is one of the most passionate forms of love.

The smoke of glory is not worth the smoke of a pipe.