“To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.”

“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief”

“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing”

“A witty saying proves nothing”

“The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods”

“Everything human is pathetic. The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven.”