Shall we then judge a country by the majority, or by the minority? By the minority, surely.

Women, more than all, are the element and kingdom of illusion. Being fascinated, they fascinate.

Difficulties exist to be surmounted.

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. The one thing in the world, of value, is the active soul.

Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay.

In the true mythology, Love is an immortal child, and Beauty leads him as a guide; nor can we express a deeper sense than when we say, Beauty is the pilot of the young soul.

Every natural power exhilarates; a true talent delights the possessor first.