The memories which come to us through music are not accompanied by any regrets; for a moment music gives us back the pleasures it retraces, and we feel them again rather than recollect them.

Genius is essentially creative; it bears the stamp of the individual who possesses it.

Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

Mystery such as is given of God is beyond the power of human penetration, yet not in opposition to it.

The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man.

Purity of mind and conduct is the first glory of a woman.

We always cut our poetical theories to suit our talent.