There is probably no greater idler than myself. And I would consider myself a lazy-bones if I did not write so many volumes, and if I did not admire my diligence once I begin writing.

The sky is one whole, the water another; and between those two infinities the soul of man is in loneliness.

Nevertheless, in this sea of human wretchedness and malice there bloomed at times compassion, as a pale flower blooms in a putrid marsh.

Day is like day as two beads in a rosary, unless changes of weather form the only variety.

But I think happiness springs from another source, a far deeper one that doesn't depend on will because it comes from love.

It has been said that Poland is dead, exhausted, enslaved, but here is the proof of her life and triumph.

I consider that in dialectics I am the equal of Socrates. As to women, I agree that each has three or four souls, but none of them a reasoning one.

He always smiles, even when contemplating nothing good.

England is never in a hurry because she is eternal.

I go to church because I am a skeptic in regard to my own skepticism.

Every novelist should write something for children at least once in his lifetime.

Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.

It is a great misfortune neither to have enough wit to talk well nor enough judgment to be silent.

The forces that divide us are not as strong as those that unite us.

Inebriate of air am I, And debauchee of dew, Reeling, through endless summer days, From inns of molten blue.

Thursday come, and the week's gone.

When you are performing in theater, you feel so connected to your audience. Its exhilarating!

Never doubt what comes from the heart, your feelings know you better than anything else.

The point of Islam is to promote peace.

Def Leppard is a rock band that can sing.