Poetry is to be found nowhere unless we carry it within us.
There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.
Pleasures are always children, pains always have wrinkles.
Let us have justice, and then we shall have enough liberty!
Strength is not energy; some authors have more muscles than talent.
Truth consists of having the same idea about something that God has.