Justice has its anger, my lord Bishop, and the wrath of justice is an element of progress. Whatever else may be said of it, the French Revolution was the greatest step forward by mankind since the coming of Christ. It was unfinished, I agree, but still it was sublime. It released the untapped springs of society; it softened hearts, appeased, tranquilized, enlightened, and set flowing through the world the tides of civilization. It was good. The French Revolution was the anointing of humanity.

Symmetry is tedious, and tedium is the very basis of mourning. Despair yawns.

Diamonds are found only in the dark places of the earth, truths are found only in the depths of thought.

To learn to read is to light a fire.

I like the laughter that opens the lips and the heart, shows at the same time the pearls and the soul.

Love is reducing the universe to one being.

Symmetry is ennui, and ennui is the very essence of grief and melancholy. Despair yawns.