1. “The voice of the sea is seductive, never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander in abysses of solitude.”
2. “And, moreover, to succeed, the artist must possess the courageous soul.”
3. “The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings.”
4. “The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.”
5. “There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water.”
6. “The way to become rich is to make money, not to save it.”
7. “Who can tell what metals the gods use in forging the subtle bond which we call sympathy, which we might as well call love.”
8. “Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all one’ life.”
9. “We shall be everything to each other. Nothing else shall be of any consequence.”
10. “A wedding is one of the most lamentable spectacles on earth.”
