When an object or purpose is clearly held in thought, its precipitation, in tangible and visible form, is merely a question of time. The vision always precedes, and itself determines the realization.

To be rich in friends is to be poor in nothing

History and legend and art and romance meet and mingle to create that indefinable sorcery of Venice. It is like nothing on earth except a poet's dream.

Rome is stately and impressive; Florence is all beauty and enchantment; Genoa is picturesque; Venice is a dream city; but Naples is simply -- fascinating.

The vision always precedes the realization

True socialism is the equalization of all privileges. The power to take advantage of them, - that is another matter.

Love is the reality of the soul.