In my view, I am often immensely rich, not in money, but (although just now perhaps not all the time) rich because I have found my metier, something I can devote myself to heart and soul and that gives inspiration and meaning to my life.

One should arrive at leading one's conscience to a state of development so that it becomes the voice of a better and higher self, of which the ordinary self is a servant.

It's better to have a gay life of it than to commit suicide.

Both she and I have grief enough and trouble enough, but as for regrets – neither of us have any.

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

But you people do not understand me, and I am afraid you never will.

Love always causes trouble, that's true, but in its favour, it energizes.