I covet honour in the same way as a miser covets gold.

To be born in a duck's nest, in a farmyard, is of no consequence to a bird, if it is hatched from a swan's egg.

To be of use to the world is the only way to be happy.

When the bird of the heart begins to sing, too often will reason stop up her ears.

I never dreamed of so much happiness when I was the Ugly Duckling!

Many, many steeples would have to be stacked one on top of another to reach from the bottom to the surface of the sea.

Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.