In order to understand life it is not only necessary not to be indifferent to men, but not to be indifferent to flocks, to trees. One should be indifferent to nothing.

Very simple ideas lie within the reach only of complex minds.

An imbecile is never bored: he contemplates himself.

In order to understand life it is not only necessary not to be indifferent to men, but not to be indifferent to flocks, to trees. One should be indifferent to nothing.

Demons are like obedient dogs; they come when they are called.

Art is the accomplice of love.

We live less and less, and we learn more and more. Sensibility is surrendering to intelligence.