There is only one healing force, and that is nature; in pills and ointments there is none. At most they can give the healing force of nature a hint about where there is something for it to do.

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes.

To use many words to communicate few thoughts is everywhere the unmistakable sign of mediocrity. To gather much thought into few words stamps the man of genius.

A sense of humour is the only divine quality of man

With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

All wanting comes from need, therefore from lack, therefore from suffering.

Thus also every keen pleasure is an error and an illusion, for no attained wish can give lasting satisfaction.