We are so constituted that we believe the most incredible things; and, once they are engraved upon the memory, woe to him who would endeavor to erase them.

If you inquire what people are like here, I must answer, "The same as everywhere."

Modern poets add a lot of water to their ink.

Master and Doctor are my titles; for ten years now, without repose, I held my erudite recitals and led my pupils by the nose.

If you live criticizing people, you won't have time to love them.

So, lively brisk old fellow, don't let age get you down. White hairs or not, you can still be a lover.

Mastery passes often for egotism.