I am not an adventurer by choice but by fate.

What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?

It is with the reading of books the same as with looking at pictures; one must, without doubt, without hesitations, with assurance, admire what is beautiful.

The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others.

I consciously choose the dog's path through life. I shall be poor; I shall be a painter.

The lamps are burning and the starry sky is over it all.

... life is too short to do the whole.