The greater the knowledge, the greater the doubt.

Men are so constituted that every one undertakes what he sees another successful in, whether he has aptitude for it or not.

Yes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life... Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.

What you can do, or think you can, begin it.

All one needs to do is declare oneself free and one will immediately feel dependent. If you dare to declare yourself dependent, you feel independent.

two souls, alas, are housed within my breast, and each will wrestle for the mastery there.