We are the slaves of objects around us, and appear little or important according as these contract or give us room to expand.

In art it's not the thinking that does the job, but making.

Talent develops in quiet, alone; character is sharpened in the torrent of the world.

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

Everything is simpler than you think and at the same time more complex than you imagine

The true poet is called to take in the splendor of the world and for that reason will always be inclined to praise rather than tofind fault.

Difficulties increase the nearer we get to the goal.