In ourselves, rather than in material nature, lie the true source and life of the beautiful. The human soul is the sun which diffuses light on every side, investing creation with its lovely hues, and calling forth the poetic element that lies hidden in every existing thing.

Music is the fragrance of the universe.

Liberty and equality--lovely and sacred words!

The religion of humanity is love.

Nations, like individuals, live and die; but civilization cannot die.

Constancy is the complement of all the other human virtues.

Love and respect woman. Look to her not only for comfort, but for strength and inspiration and the doubling of your intellectual and moral powers. Blot out from your mind any idea of superiority; you have none.