He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise.

With a little more deliberation in the choice of their pursuits, all men would perhaps become essentially students and observers, for certainly their nature and destiny are interesting to all alike.

The sort of morality which the priests inculcate is a very subtle policy, far finer than the politicians', and the world is very successfully ruled by them as the policemen.

I do not know what right I have to so much happiness, but rather hold it in reserve till the time of my desert.

Only lovers know the value and magnanimity of truth.

Why should we live with such hurry and waste of life? We are determined to be starved before we are hungry.

Much of our poetry has the very best manners, but no character.