One of the most striking signs of the decay of art is the intermixing of different genres.

I believe in God and in nature and in the triumph of good over evil.

The highest happiness, the purest joys of life, wear out at last.

The Bible grows more beautiful, as we grow in our understanding of it.

Those only obtain love, for the most part, who seek it not.

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.

There is no patriotic art and no patriotic science.