No man should travel until he has learned the language of the country he visits. Otherwise he voluntarily makes himself a great baby - so helpless and so ridiculous.

I covet truth; beauty is unripe childhood's cheat; I leave it behind with the games of youth.

Repose and cheerfulness are the badge of the gentleman - repose in energy. The Greek battle pieces are calm; the heroes, in whatever violent actions engaged, retain a serene aspect.

Man is a piece of the universe made alive

A fly is as untamable as a hyena.

Rings and other jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself.

All the elements, whose aid man calls in, will sometimes become big masters.