Philosophy is the rational expression of genius.
We cannot have two hearts, one for the animals and one for men. In cruelty towards the former and cruelty to the latter there is no difference but in the victim.
Thou makest the man, O Sorrow!--yes, the whole man,--as the crucible gold.
It is for truth that God created genius.
All our tastes are but reminiscences.
Mystery hovers over all things here below.