There are two things parents should give their children roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly).

National literature does not mean much these days; now is the age of world literature, and every one must contribute to hasten thearrival of that age.

A lot of people do not care about your money until nearly penniless. They also do so with time

The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality.

If I love you, what business is it of yours?

Boldness has power, magic and genius in it.

Who are you then?" "I am part of that power which eternally wills evil and eternally works good.