Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.
It is the essence of truth that it is never excessive.... We must not resort to the flame where only light is required.
Rhyme, that enslaved queen, that supreme charm of our poetry, that creator of our meter.
Wisdom and eloquence are not always united.
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
It is sad to tell, but after having tried society, which had caused his misfortune, he tried Providence which created society, and condemned it also.