Righteous ends, thus approved, absolve of guilt the most violent means.
The art which is grand and yet simple is that which presupposes the greatest elevation both in artist and in public.
Philosophy starts with doubt and loves only truth.
To do what is impossible for talent is the mark of genius.
The growth and development of the soul is more important than power and glory.
A microscopic phantom of the universe; this is all that we are able to be.