Grief, first take on shape! what is shapeless causes fear and torment but when the enemy materializes, half the victory is won.

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.

Nothing genuinely historical was ever lost in this country. For this reason we have two ruling parties: villains and fools.

The German mind, may it live! Almost invisible as a mind, it finally manifests itself assertively as a conviction.

Just as the queen bee, the highest-ranking, peerless creature of her hive, is surrounded by lowly drones to please her, whereas the workers produce honey, the same way is the one who sits on the throne an equal only to himself, and no one's companion.

Is it true that one travels in order to know mankind? It is easier to get to know other people at home, but abroad one gets to know oneself.

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