The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do.

Mannerism always wants to be finished and doesn't enjoy the process. Genuine, truly great talent, however, finds its greatest satisfaction in the production.

From desire I plunge to its fulfilment, where I long once more for desire.

It is impossible that beauty should ever distinctly appreciate itself.

He only fears men who does not know them, and he who avoids them will soon misjudge them.

Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.