It is only kindred griefs that draw forth our tears, and each weeps really for himself.

I live, which is the main point.

If one has no heart, one cannot write for the masses.

Great genius takes shape by contact with another great genius, but less by assimilation than by friction.

Sleep is good, death is better; but of course, the best thing would to have never been born at all.

I fell asleep reading a dull book and dreamed I kept on reading, so I awoke from sheer boredom.

Experience is a good school. But the fees are high.