Henri-Frederic Amiel Quotes

Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
Genius | Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

We only understand that which already within us.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

Sympathy is the first condition of criticism.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

The best path through life is the highway.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

The only substance properly so called is the soul.
Henri-Frederic Amiel quote

Biography

Swiss critic