Astronomy, that micography of heaven, is the most magnificent of the sciences. ... Astronomy has its clear side and its luminous side; on its clear side it is tinctured with algebra, on its luminous side with poetry.

The poetic element lying hidden in most women is the source of their magnetic attraction.

The aim of art is almost divine: to bring to life again if it is writing history, to create if it is writing poetry.

Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions

For dogs we kings should have lions, and for cats, tigers. The great benefits a crown.

Every body drags its shadow, and every mind its doubt.

My revenge is fraternity! No more frontiers! The Rhine for everyone! Let us be the same Republic, let us be the United States of Europe, let us be the continental federation, let us be European liberty, let us be universal peace!