Properly speaking, we learn from those books only that we cannot judge. The author of a book that I am competent to criticise would have to learn from me.

Words are mere sound and smoke, dimming the heavenly light.

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

I know nothing more mocking than a devil that despairs.

The style of an author is a faithful copy of his mind.

If you are convinced of a matter, you must take sides or you don't deserve to succeed.

Any trifle is enough to entertain two lovers.