Who said "To possess is to be possessed; to love is to be free."?

This quote is attributed to Théophile Gautier.

To possess is to be possessed; to love is to be free. - Théophile Gautier

"To possess is to be possessed; to love is to be free."

Théophile Gautier Freedom

Poet Novelist French 1811–1872

"Art for art's sake"

"I love beauty; it is the only thing worth loving"

"The beautiful is as useful as the useful"

"Nothing is truly beautiful except what is useless"

"Freedom to pursue your passion is precious."

"Freedom comes at a cost."

"Order isn't restriction. It's freedom."

"Freedom comes with responsibility"