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

Let no one say that taking action is hard. Action is aided by courage, by the moment, by impulse, and the hardest thing in the world is making a decision.

Many said selfishness was the flaw of our modern age; but then self-conceit emerged from a corner of the deepest hell to join selfishness.

At certain times, men regard poetry merely as a bright flame, but to women it was, and always will be, a warm fire.

No one will stop to help you when you are in need, but everyone forces opinions upon you that you do not require.

The verdict on Prince Metternich will soon be out: An excellent diplomat and a bad politician.

If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.