Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art's sake. E.M. Forster on art
I suggest that the only books that influence us are those for which we are ready, and which have gone a little further down our particular path than we have gone ourselves. E.M. Forster on books
The pride of dying rich raises the loudest laugh in hell. John Foster on pride
If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. Anatole France on fool
A person is never happy except at the price of some ignorance. Anatole France on happiness
We do not know what to do with this short life, yet we want another which will be eternal. Anatole France on life
I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank on inspiration
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse. Benjamin Franklin on absence
Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. Benjamin Franklin on cunning
Beware of meat twice boiled, and an old foe reconciled. Benjamin Franklin on danger
[I am] lord of myself, accountable to none. Benjamin Franklin on independence