The value of an idea has nothing whatever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.
A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure.
Hearts Live By Being Wounded
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.
As for omens, there is no such thing as an omen. Destiny does not send us heralds. She is too wise or too cruel for that.