In later life, as in earlier, only a few persons influence the formation of our character; the multitude pass us by like a distant army. One friend, one teacher, one beloved, one club, one dining table, one work table are the means by which one's nation and the spirit of one's nation affect the individual.

Strong characters are brought out by change of situation, and gentle ones by permanence.

Passion makes the best observations and the sorriest conclusions.

Music is moonlight in the gloomy night of life.

Art is indeed not the bread but the wine of life.

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower.

The miracle on earth are the laws of heaven.