The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility.

Beware of dissipating your powers; strive constantly to concentrate them.

Well-mannered children could be conceived if the parents were well-mannered.

The true poet is called to take in the splendor of the world and for that reason will always be inclined to praise rather than tofind fault.

What is my life if I am no longer useful to others.

Where is the man who has the strength to be true, and to show himself as he is?

I nothing had, and yet enough for youth--Joy in Illusion, ardent thirst for Truth. Give unrestrained, the old emotion, The bliss that touched the verge of pain, The strength of Hate, Love's deep devotion,--O, give me back my youth again!