We resent all criticism which denies us anything that lies in our line of advance.
Every natural action is graceful.
General ideas are essences. They are our gods: they round and ennoble the most partial and sordid way of living.
The greatest genius is the most indebted person.
When I read a good book, I wish my life were three thousand years long.
Power obeys reality, and not appearances; power is according to quality, and not quantity.