The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility.

There is nothing in the world more shameful than establishing one's self on lies and fables.

Lay hold of life with both hands, whenever thou mayest seize it, it is interesting.

Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.

Of the truly creative no one is ever master; it must be left to go its own way.

Time itself is an element.

How can one learn to know oneself? Never by introspection, rather by action.