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.

This searching and doubting and vacillating where nothing is clear but the arrogance of quest. I, too, had such noble ideas when I was still a boy.

Women, children, Tyroleans and preachers want to create a new kingdom of God, but the God of their kingdom looks like women, children, preachers, and Tyrolians.

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

Mozart starved, but you allow Thalberg and Liszt make tons of gold: Of course, you may think that someone immortal cannot die of hunger

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.

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