Nature is a frugal mother, and never gives without measure. When she has work to do, she qualifies men for that and sends them equipped.

You are constantly invited to be what you are.

It is an esoteric doctrine of society, that a little wickedness is good to make muscle; as if conscience were not good for hands and legs.

Every novel is a debtor to Homer.

We love flattery, even though we are not deceived by it, because it shows that we are of importance enough to be courted.

With thought, with the ideal, is immortal hilarity, the rose of joy. Round it all the muses sing.

Pictures must not be too picturesque.