The most subtle art, the strongest and deepest art - supreme art - is the one that does not at first allow itself to be recognized.

Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity.

In other people's company I felt I was dull, gloomy, unwelcome, at once bored and boring.

The belief that becomes truth for me... is that which allows me the best use of my strength, the best means of putting my virtues into action.

Generally among intelligent people are found nothing but paralytics and among men of action nothing but fools.

When I cease to be indignant I will have begun my old age.