What a pathetic creature is man! His senses are awakened by the hope for the very thing whose consummation puts him to sleep.

Those whom the gods chose as their property must not consort with mortals.

It's the misfortune of German authors that not a single one of them dares to expose his true character. Everyone thinks that he has to be better than he is.

I'd wish the government took honest people into consideration, it shows enough consideration for scoundrels.

Robespierre, this pedant of freedom!

To test a modest man's modesty do not investigate if he ignores applause, find out if he abides criticism.

The cradle of the future is the grave of the past.