The problem with Germans is that they look in the clouds for what lies at their feet.

We may divide thinkers into those who think for themselves and those who think through others. The latter are the rule and the former the exception. The first are original thinkers in a double sense, and egotists in the noblest meaning of the word.

Means at our disposal should be regarded as a bulwark against the many evils and misfortunes that can occur. We should not regard such wealth as a permission or even an obligation to procure for ourselves the pleasures of the world.

Most men are so thoroughly subjective that nothing really interests them but themselves.

One can forget everything, everything, only not oneself, one's own being.

Life is neither to be wept over nor to be laughed at but to be understood.

If at any moment Time stays his hand, it is only when we are delivered over to the miseries of boredom.