In the arts, foolhardiness is always harmful; even worse, however, is clumsiness.

Who claims that the heathen's view of the world is incorrect? Life gives you nothing! It is ruled by false gods! Nothing remains true to you but your own self; provided you remain true to it.

Before passing different laws for different people, I'd relinquish myself unto you as your slave.

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.

Perhaps the most embarrassing experience is being caught at a lie by a simpleton who sneers at our asinine cleverness.

Although your knowledge is weak and small, you need not be silent: since you cannot be judges be at least witnesses.

Progress will always have as its recourse to exaggerate what it cannot surpass.