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.

How great seems human progress when we consider where it began, and how insignificant, when we contemplate the goals for which itstrives.

A love that dies has never lived.

When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.

The way in which modern German poetry follows theories reminds me of pupils who, scolded by their teacher for their insubordination, justify themselves by saying that they invented new rules of propriety according to which they are quite well- behaved.

Morality, a muzzle for the will; logic, a climbing iron for the mind.

The graceful flowers of innocence are more valuable than the laurel crown of fame.