In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

I conjure you, my brethren, to remain faithful to earth, and do not believe those who speak unto you of super terrestrial hopes! Poisoners they are, whether they know it or not.

Many people wait throughout their whole lives for the chance to be good in their own fashion.

Under peaceful conditions a warlike man sets upon himself.

What is the difference between someone who is convinced and one who is deceived? None, if he is well deceived.

The criminal is quite frequently not equal to his deed: he belittles and slanders it.

The good displeases us when we are not up to it.