There is nothing in the world more pitiable than an irresolute man, oscillating between two feelings, who would willingly unite the two and who does not perceive that nothing can unite them

Mediocrity has no greater consolation than in the thought that genius is not immortal.

Mysterious in the light of day, nature retains her veil, despite our clamours: That which she does not willingly display cannot be wrenched from her with levers, screws and hammers.

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

There is no way to face the great advantages of another person than through love.

And those whom once my song had cheered and gladdened, If still they live, rove through the world now saddened.

If you have a great work in your head, nothing else thrives near it; all other thoughts are repelled, and the pleasure of life itself is for the time lost.