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

The Germans believe that, no matter where, they can get by on knowledge alone. Art, however, requires skill.

It is good insofar as it is not evil.

Do you think that it is possible to have a mere taste of commonness? Either one hates it or makes common cause with it.

Trying to conceal a crime is like burying a seed in the ground.

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.

The ideas of an age are most abundant where they are not crowded by original ideas.