The true traveler is he who goes on foot, and even then, he sits down a lot of the time.

To a poet, silence is an acceptable response, even a flattering one.

There is no need to waste pity on young girls who are having their moments of disillusionment, for in another moment they will recover their illusion.

On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us - ah! what a dream, to live in that! - the other stifles us at the first breath.

I've entered the world of wine without any professional training, but a definite appetite for good bottles.

A happy childhood is poor preparation for human contacts.

I want nothing from love, in short, but love.