Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism.
Where love reigns, the impossible may be attained. To be able to shade another’s joy, is a great happiness.

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Everybody wants to be on the shady side of the street, but if there is no sun, then nothing grows.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.