The ear disapproves but tolerates certain musical pieces; transfer them into the domain of our nose, and we will be forced to flee.
The poet never asks for admiration; he wants to be believed.
Cultivate everything the critics hated in your first work - that's what makes you unique.
The greatest masterpiece in literature is only a dictionary out of order.
Do not fear being ridiculous in relation to the ridiculous.
An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.