I had toward the poetic art a peculiar relation which was only practical after I had cherished in my mind for a long time a subject which possessed me, a model which inspired me, a predecessor who attracted me, until at length, after I had molded it

He who has art and science also has religion, but those who do not have them better have religion.

He is the happiest man who can see the connection between the end and the beginning of life.

Duty is the demand of the hour.

If I say to the moment: 'Stay now! You are so beautiful'!

Enjoy what you can, endure what you must.

Superstition is part of the poetry of life.