Proverbs are the literature of reason, or the statements of absolute truth, without qualification. Like the sacred books of each nation, they are the sanctuary of its intuitions.

Enlarge not thy destiny, said the oracle: endeavor not to do more than is given thee in charge.

A determined man, by his very attitude and the tone of his voice, puts a stop to defeat, and begins to conquer.

The enthusiast always finds the master, the masters, whom he seeks. Always genius seeks genius, desires nothing so much as to be a pupil and to find those who can lend it aid to perfect itself.

Let us leave hurry to slaves.

Each man reserves to himself alone the right of being tedious.

Every genuine work of art has as much reason for being as the earth and the sun.