Intelligence is nothing without delight.

[While she was working on] Maturity, ... M. Rodin is well aware that people have imagined that he did my sculpture; why then do all one can to give credence to these lies.

"Truth has nothing to do with the number of people it convinces.

All that passes is raised to the dignity of expression; all that happens is raised to the dignity of meaning. Everything is either symbol or parable.

I will never forget my beautiful days with you in Shanklin, they are certainly the most pleasant ones of my life. Look, I have tears in my eyes just to think about it. I am furious to be here, it is the end of happiness for a whole year.

I have fallen into an abyss. I live in a world so curious, so strange. Of the dream that was my life, this is my nightmare.