No one can take from us the joy of the first becoming aware of something, the so-called discovery. But if we also demand the honor, it can be utterly spoiled for us, for we are usually not the first. What does discovery mean, and who can say that he has discovered this or that? After all it's pure idiocy to brag about priority; for it's simply unconscious conceit, not to admit frankly that one is a plagiarist.

When she sees the leaves fall, they raise no other idea in her mind than that winter is approaching.

The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.

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

To be pleased with one's limits is a wretched state.

We are accustomed to see men deride what they do not understand, and snarl at the good and beautiful because it lies beyond their sympathies

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace.