All lyrical work must, as a whole, be perfectly intelligible, but in some particulars a little unintelligible.

We can most safely achieve truly universal tolerance when we respect that which is characteristic in the individual and in nations, clinging, though, to the conviction that the truly meritorious is unique by belonging to all of mankind.

Napoleon affords us an example of the danger of elevating one's self to the absolute, and sacrificing everything to the carrying out of an idea.

The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality.

Power is neither male nor female.

It is better for you to suffer an injustice than for the world to be without law. Therefore, let everyone submit to the law.

To be loved for what one is, that is the greatest exception. The great majority love in others only what they lend him; their own selves, their version of him.