People who are in love suspect nothing or everything.

Gentleness in the gait is what simplicity is in the dress. Violent gestures or quick movements inspire involuntary disrespect.

A courage which looks easy & yet is rare; the courage of a teacher repeating day after day the same lessons - the least rewarded of all forms of courage.

A great writer is nothing less than a martyr who does not die.

In the silence of their studios, busied for days at a time with works which leave the mind relatively free, painters become like women; their thoughts can revolve around the minor facts of life and penetrate their hidden meaning.

My writing table has seen all my wretchedness, knows all my plans, has overheard all my thoughts.

As a rule, only the poor are generous.