Inspirational Sayings

The true strength of a man is not in his muscles, but in his mind.

Nothing is impossible to a determined mind.

I'm a great believer in the power of the word, and the power of the image, and the power of the sound.

The function of the artist is to make the audience dream.

Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous impatience.

He who reigns within himself, and rules passions, desires, and fears, is more than a king.

Last week I saw a woman flayed, and you will hardly believe how much it altered her person for the worse.

I am a complete atheist, but I believe in fate.

I have a passion for solitude, and for ghosts.

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others.

I am a lover of Mankind, and a believer in the divinity of man.

The purpose of poetry is to find the voice that is hidden in silence.

What do I know of man's destiny? I could tell you more about radishes.

I don't believe in accidents. There are no accidents. Everything is fate.

The skillful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.

War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.

Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind obedience.

Ah, it seemed to me impossible to leave the world until I had produced all that I felt called upon to produce.

I have not a syllable to say against the Emperor, but I find it impossible to compose for him.

I have worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did will achieve the same results.