In certain countries, people seem to be think that three asses together make one intelligent person. However, that is completely wrong. Several asses in concreto make the ass in abstracto and that is a most terrifying animal.

The spirit of poetry combines the profundity of the philosopher and the child's delight in bright pictures.

A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.

It is not a matter of desire, but of coercion and duty.

Beauty satisfies the senses completely and at the same time uplifts the soul. That which gratifies the senses is pleasant, and that which uplifts the soul without being sensual in the least is good, true, right, anything you like, but not beautiful.

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

North and West have always vied for power and territory, but their recent competition as to which one is more insidious of the twohas been more peaceful.