Without the spiritual world the material world is a disheartening enigma.
The essence of life consists in thinking, and being conscious of one's soul.
The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.
Politeness smooths wrinkles.
When the painter wishes to represent an event, he cannot place before us too great a number of personages; but he cannot employ too few when he wishes to portray an emotion.
Ideas never lack for words. It is words that lack ideas.