In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles.

My noisy denunciation trails off in doubt.

I feel disappointed, but I don't remember just what I expected.

We often mistake the original part of ourselves for a weakness.

I have forgiven you. Nevertheless, begone!

The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate one's greatness of soul.

The noisy vacancy of youth, the quiet vacancy of age.