Gutenberg's invention of printing is the greatest event-the mother of revolution

The learned man knows that he is ignorant.

When two mouths, made sacred by love, draw near to each other to create, it is impossible, that above that ineffable kiss there should not be a thrill in the immense mystery of the stars.

For true poetry, complete poetry, consists in the harmony of contraries. Hence, it is time to say aloud--and it is here above allthat exceptions prove the rule--that everything that exists in nature exists in art.

A stand can be made against invasion by an army; no stand can be made against invasion by an idea.

No doubt it was necessary to civilize man in relation to man. That work is already advanced and is making progress every day. But man must be civilized also in relation to nature.

People weighed down with troubles do not look back; they know only too well that misfortune stalks them.