Thus one can observe that those who proclaim piety as their goal and purpose usually turn into hypocrites.

It is the nature of grace always to fill spaces that have been empty.

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

As all Nature's thousands changes But one changeless God proclaim; So in Art's wide kingdom ranges One sole meaning still the same: This is Truth, eternal Reason, Which from Beauty takes its dress, And serene through time and season Stands aye in loveliness.

The church alone beyond all question Has for ill-gotten goods the right digestion.

It is better to be deceived by one's friends than to deceive them.

I had toward the poetic art a peculiar relation which was only practical after I had cherished in my mind for a long time a subject which possessed me, a model which inspired me, a predecessor who attracted me, until at length, after I had molded it