The individual never asserts himself more than when he forgets himself.
Believe those who seek the truth, doubt those who find it; doubt all, but do not doubt yourself.
The true return to nature is the definitive return to the elements-death.
We live counterfeit lives in order to resemble the idea we first had of ourselves.
Understanding is the beginning of approving.
Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences.