But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever.

But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators, has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished for ever.

The age of chivalry is past. Bores have succeeded to dragons.

It's extremely difficult to lead further than you have gone yourself.

The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.