a perfect piece of architecture kindles that aimless reverie, which bears the soul we know not whither.
Madame de StaelOf all human sentiments, enthusiasm creates the most happiness; it is the only sentiment in fact which gives real happiness, the only sentiment which can help us to bear our human destiny in any situation in which we may find ourselves.
Madame de StaelNew doctrines ever displease the old. They like to fancy that the world has been losing wisdom, instead of gaining it, since they were young.
Madame de StaelThe life of famous men was more glorious in antiquity; the life of obscure men is happier with the moderns.
Madame de Stael