It is salutary to train oneself to be no more affected by censure than by praise.

Considering how foolishly people act and how pleasantly they prattle, perhaps it would be better for the world if they talked more and did less.

Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.

If you don't change your beliefs, your life will be like this forever. Is that good news?

Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.

We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person.