You can recover from the writing malady only by falling mortally ill and dying.

The profession of letters is, after all, the only one in which one can make no money without being ridiculous.

In morals, always do as others do; in art, never.

I find that when I do not think of myself I do not think at all.

Fame is a constant effort

To succeed you must add water to your wine, until there is no more wine.

If I had my life to live over again, I would ask that not a thing be changed, but that my eyes be opened wider.