Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.
We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us but we sip only little by...
If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime it is in...
Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are...
Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation and lasts only as long as...
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric vast and wild.
Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular...
Our observation of nature must be diligent our reflection profound and our...
It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that...
No man has received from nature the right to command his fellow human beings.
Good music is very close to primitive language.
The possibility of divorce renders both marriage partners stricter in their...
There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of...
There is only one passion the passion for happiness.
The philosopher has never killed any priests whereas the priest has killed a...
Only passions great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
Morals are in all countries the result of legislation and government they are...
I sometimes have a horrible fear of turning up a canvas of mine. I'm always afraid of finding a monster in place of the precious jewels I thought I had put there!
