A man who stops at nothing short of the law is very clever indeed!

Imagination helps the realism of every detail, and only sees the beauties of the work.

With every one, the expectation of a misfortune constitutes a dreadful, punishment. Suffering then assumes the proportions of the unknown, which is the soul's infinite.

I declare, on my soul and conscience, that the attainment of power, or of a great name in literature, seemed to me an easier victory than a success with some young, witty, and gracious lady of high degree.

You may imitate, but never counterfeit.

The boor covers himself, the rich man or the fool adorns himself, and the elegant man gets dressed.

One hour of love has a whole life in it.