The tallest oak tree once was an acorn that any pig could have swallowed.

Honour is external conscience, and conscience is inward honour.

I owe what is best in my own development to the impression made by Kant's works, the sacred writings of the Hindus, and Plato.

If you feel irritated by the absurd remarks of two people whose conversation you happen to overhear, you should imagine that you are listening to a dialogue of two fools in a comedy.

Life without pain has no meaning.

Friends and acquaintances are the surest passport to fortune.

You are free to do what you want, but you are not free to want what you want.