He reached for his pocket, and found there, only reality

I love all men who think, even those who think otherwise than myself.

Let us fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices are the real murderers. The great dangers lie within ourselves.

All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

Freedom in art, freedom in society, this is the double goal towards which all consistent and logical minds must strive.

The delight we inspire in others has this enchanting peculiarity that, far from being diminished like every other reflection, it returns to us more radiant than ever.

Success is a very hideous thing. Its false resemblance to merit deceives men.