We are not loved by our friends for what we are; rather, we are loved in spite of what we are.

The most excellent symbol of the people is the paving stone. One walks on it until it falls on one's head.

Do you know what friendship is... it is to be brother and sister; two souls which touch without mingling, two fingers on one hand.

Art moves. Hence its civilizing power.

Take all reasonable advantage of that which the present may offer you. It is the only time which is ours. Yesterday is buried forever, and to-morrow we may never see.

Intelligence is the wife, imagination is the mistress, memory is the servant.

Inspiration and genius -one and the same.