The most dangerous physicians are those born actors who imitate born physicians with a perfectly deceptive guile.

Man would sooner have the Void for his purpose than be void of Purpose.

Quidquid luce fuit tenebris agit: but also the other way around. What we experience in dreams, so long as we experience it frequently, is in the end just as much a part of the total economy of our soul as anything we "really" experience: because of it we are richer or poorer, are sensitive to one need more or less, and are eventually guided a little by our dream-habits in broad daylight and even in the most cheerful moments occupying our waking spirit.

The shortest route is not the most direct one, but rather the one where the most favorable winds swell our sails:Mthat is the lesson that seafarers teach. Not to abide by this lesson is to be obstinate: here, firmness of character is tainted with stupidity.

Whoever has provoked men to rage against him has always gained a party in his favor, too.

Moderation sees itself as beautiful; it is unaware that in the eye of the immoderate it appears black and sober and consequently ugly-looking.

There will be but few people who, when at a loss for topics of conversation, will not reveal the more secret affairs of their friends.