It seems to me that we all look at Nature too much, and live with her too little.

Those who try to lead the people can only do so by following the mob. It is through the voice of one crying in the wilderness that the ways of the gods must be prepared.

Every single work of art is the fulfillment of a prophecy; for every work of art is the conversion of an idea into an image.

To speak frankly, I am not in favour of long engagements. They give people the opportunity of finding out each other's character before marriage, which I think is never advisable.

The Americans are certainly hero-worshipers, and always take their heroes from the criminal classes.

Most modern calendars mar the sweet simplicity of our lives by reminding us that each day that passes is the anniversary of some perfectly uninteresting event.

Bore: a man who is never unintentionally rude.