A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.

Traveling is like gambling: it is always connected with winning and losing and generally where it is least expected we receive, more or less than what we hoped for.

Man must strive, and striving he must err.

Colors are light's suffering and joy

All that is noble is in itself of a quiet nature, and appears to sleep until it is aroused and summoned forth by contrast.

The sea is flowing ever, The land retains it never.

One never goes further than when they do not know where they are going.