Great buildings, like great mountains, are the work of centuries.

Poetry contains philosophy as the soul contains reason.

A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing.

So a voice in the mountain is enough to let loose an avalanche. A word too much may be followed by a caving in. If the word had not been spoken, it would not have happened.

And do you know Monsieur Marius? I believe I was a little in love with you.

Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime.

Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.