To depersonalize man is the dominant drift of our times.

The laws of animality govern almost the whole of history.

Let us be true: this is the highest maxim of art and of life, the secret of eloquence and of virtue, and of all moral authority.

To be misunderstood even by those whom one loves is the cross and bitterness of life. It is the secret of that sad and melancholy smile on the lips of great men which so few understand.

Pure truth cannot be assimilated by the crowd; it must be communicated by contagion.

Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.

Life alone can rekindle life.