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.

The only victory over love is flight.

Everything is more or less organized matter. To think so is against religion, but I think so just the same.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible.

There is no such thing as an accident, only a failure to recognise the hand of fate

The Concordat is not the victory of any one party but the consolidation of all.