Théophile Gautier - Heart Quotes

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To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind.

Théophile Gautier

What well-bred woman would refuse her heart to a man who had just saved her life? Not one; and gratitude is a short cut which speedily leads to love.

Théophile Gautier

Such in the Landes of our world is the poet's stance;
When he receives no wound, his treasure he'll retain.
With such deep cut mankind his heart must also lance,
To make him spill his verse, his gold tears' gushing rain!

Théophile Gautier