Philosophy ... is a science, and as such has no articles of faith; accordingly, in it nothing can be assumed as existing except what is either positively given empirically, or demonstrated through indubitable conclusions.

How entirely does the Upanishad breathe throughout the holy spirit of the Vedas! How is every one who by a diligent study of its Persian Latin has become familiar with that incomparable book stirred by that spirit to the very depth of his Soul !

Pride works from within; it is the direct appreciation of oneself.

Night gives a black look to everything, whatever it may be.

At bottom, every state regards another as a gang of robbers who will fall upon it as soon as there is an opportunity.

The weakness of their reasoning faculty also explains why women show more sympathy for the unfortunate than men;... and why, on the contrary, they are inferior to men as regards justice, and less honourable and conscientious.

Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.