It is a very rare thing for a man of talent to succeed by his talent.
Not all of those to whom we do good love us, neither do all those to whom we do evil hate us.
The vital air of friendship is composed of confidence. Friendship perishes in proportion as this air diminishes.
It is impossible to be just if one is not generous.
Poetry is the exquisite expression of exquisite impressions.
The happiness which is lacking makes one think even the happiness one has unbearable.