A man would create another man if one did not already exist, but a woman might live an eternity without even thinking of reproducing her own sex.

Perseverance is a silent power that grows irresistibly greater with time.

The world is so full of simpletons and madmen, that one need not seek them in a madhouse.

Oblivion is full of people who allow the opinions of others to overrule their belief in themselves.

The best pleasures of this world are not quite true.

I am a part of the part that at first was all, part of the darkness that gave birth to the light, that supercilious light which now disputes with Mother Night her ancient rank and space, and yet cannot succeed; no matter how it struggles, it sticks to matter and can't get free. Light flows from substance, makes it beautiful.

It is the color closest to light. In its utmost purity it always implies the nature of brightness and has a cheerful, serene, gently stimulating character. Hence, experience teaches us that yellow makes a thoroughly warm and comforting impression.