To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts expressed That can make life a garden.

Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them.

He who is wise puts aside all claims which may dissipate his attention, and confining himself to one branch excels in that.

What you desire when young, you have in abundance when old.

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

I have possessed that heart, that noble soul, in whose presence I seemed to be more than I really was, because I was all that I could be.