The finest works of art are those in which there is the least matter. The closer expression comes to thought, the more the word clings to the idea and disappears, the more beautiful the work of art.
I do not like to "interest" the public with myself.
There are three thing in the world I love most: the sea, Hamlet, and Don Giovanni.
Maybe happiness too is a metaphor invented on a day of boredom
Anything becomes interesting if you look at it long enough.
The great natures which are good, are above everything generous and don't begrudge the giving of themselves.