The world of imagination is the world of eternity.

First thought is best in Art, second in other matters.

In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.

Poetry fettered, fetters the human race. Nations are destroyed or flourish in proportion as their poetry, painting, and music are destroyed or flourish.

If Christianity was morality, Socrates would be the Saviour.

How can the bird that is born for joy Sit in a cage and sing? How can a child, when fears annoy, But droop his tender wing, And forget his youthful spring?

Although wine when it is read somewhat lacks the savour of wine when it is drunk, wine remains a very pleasant thing both to read about and to chat about.