Solitude is fine, but you need someone to tell you that solitude is fine.

Emulation is not rivalry. Emulation is the child of ambition; rivalry is the unlovable daughter of envy.

It is very difficult to pass from pleasure to work. Accordingly more poems have been swallowed up by sorrow than ever happiness caused to blaze forth in unparalleled radiance.

Inspiration is the opportunity of genius.

For certain people, misfortune is a beacon that lights up the dark and baser sides of social life.

Vivacity is the health of the spirit.

Women see everything or nothing according to the inclination of their hearts. Love is their sole light.