One ought, everyday, to hear a song, read a fine poem, and, if possible, to speak a few reasonable words.

Never let a day pass without looking at some perfect work of art, hearing some great piece of music and reading, in part, some great book.

He who is firm and resolute in will molds the world to himself.

Sameness leaves us in peace but it is contradiction that makes us productive.

There is but one poetry,--true poetry.

The experiences show us just as we are; they make us see our own defects.

Whatever you cannot understand, you cannot possess.