Great griefs exhaust. They discourage us with life. The man into whom they enter feels something taken from him. In youth, their visit is sad; later on, it is ominous.

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

Sublime upon sublime scarcely presents a contrast, and we need a little rest from everything, even the beautiful.

Inspiration and genius -one and the same.

There are plenty who regard a wall behind which something is happening as a very curious thing.

Daring is the price of progress. All splendid conquests are the prize of boldness, more or less.

Reason is intelligence taking exercise. Imagination is intelligence with an erection.