Each of us really understands in others only those feelings he is capable of producing himself.

Understanding is the beginning of approving.

Atheism. There is not a single exalting and emancipating influence that does not in turn become inhibitory.

To love the truth is to refuse to let oneself be saddened by it.

To be sure, theory is useful. But without warmth of heart and without love it bruises the very ones it claims to save.

No theory is good except on condition that one use it to go beyond.

The individual never asserts himself more than when he forgets himself.

Solitude is bearable only with God.

A straight path never leads anywhere except to the objective.

How much more sensuality invites to art than does sentimentality.