A noble person attracts noble people, and knows how to hold on to them.

Man can only endure a certain degree of unhappiness; what is beyond that either annihilates him or passes by him and leaves him apathetic

Talent is nurtured in solitude; character is formed in the stormy billows of the world.

Out of moderation a pure happiness springs.

As for what I have done as a poet, I take no pride in whatever. Excellent poets have lived at the same time with me, poets more excellent lived before me, and others will come after me. But that in my country I am the only person who knows the truth in the difficult science of colors-of that, I say, I am not a little proud, and here have a consciousness of superiority to many.

Nothing is more dangerous than solitude.

I laugh at my heart, and do its will