A journalist is a grumbler, a censurer, a giver of advice, a regent of sovereigns, a tutor of nations. Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

An aristocracy is the true support of a monarchy.

If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.

To be believed make the truth unbelievable.

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

A fool is only troublesome, a pedant insupportable.

One must indeed be ignorant of the methods of genius to suppose that it allows itself to be cramped by forms. Forms are for mediocrity, and it is fortunate that mediocrity can act only according to routine. Ability takes its flight unhindered.