Never did I think so much, exist so much, be myself so much as in the journeys I have made alone and on foot. Walking has something about it which animates and enlivens my ideas. I can hardly think while I am still; my body must be in motion to move my mind.

Peter had a genius for imitation; but he lacked true genius, which is creative and makes all from nothing.

In the strict sense of the term, a true democracy has never existed, and never will exist.

I have suffered too much in this world not to hope for another.

He who pretends to look upon death without fear, lies

Anticipation and Hope are born twins.

The French, for example, are a contemptible nation.