A man of genius is unbearable, unless he possesses at least two things besides: gratitude and purity.

This mother needs happy, reputable children, and that one needs unhappy ones: otherwise she cannot show her kindness as a mother.

Creation is the great redemption from suffering and all life's growing light. But the creator must be suffering if needed and accept much change.

A philosophical mythology lies concealed in language, which breaks out again at every moment, no matter how cautious we may be.

If you wish to understand a philosopher, do not ask what he says, but find out what he wants

One is most dishonest to one's god: he is not allowed to sin.

In the dark, time feels different than when it is light.