Where there are no women there are no good manners

If you want to reach the infinite, then explore every aspect of the finite.

Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

At bottom, no real object is unpoetical, if the poet knows how to use it properly.

First and last, what is demanded of genius is love of truth.

Master and Doctor are my titles; for ten years now, without repose, I held my erudite recitals and led my pupils by the nose.

Unrest and uncertainty are our lot.