It is the essence of truth that it is never excessive.... We must not resort to the flame where only light is required.
If you are stone, be magnetic; if a plant, be sensitive; but if you are human be love.
Art moves. Hence its civilizing power.
It is the end. But of what? The end of France? No. The end of kings? Yes.
I advance in life, I grow more simple, and I become more and more patriotic for humanity.
Wherever the Turkish hoof trods, no grass grows.