Time is the most terrible, the most discouraging, the most unconquerable of all obstacles, and one that may exist when no other does.
They who see only what they wish to see in those around them are very fortunate.
To say that my grief will be eternal would be ridiculous - nothing is eternal.
When I die my death will be caused by indignation at the stupidity of human nature.
Life, that is Paris! Paris, that is life!
Nothing is ever so good or so bad in reality as it is in the anticipation.