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

That which an age considers evil is usually an unseasonable echo of what was formerly considered good - the atavism of an old ideal.

It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!

Giving style” to one’s character - a great and rare art! It is exercised by those who see all the strengths and weaknesses of their own natures and then comprehend them in an artistic plan until everything appears as art and reason and even weakness delights the eye.

Only strong personalities can endure history, the weak are extinguished by it.

Morality in Europe today is herd-morality

Too long, the earth has been a madhouse!