Some die too young, some die too old; the precept sounds strange, but die at the right age.

Egoism is the very essence of a noble soul.

I love him who justifieth the future ones, and redeemeth the past ones: for he is willing to succumb through the present ones.

The poison by which the weaker nature is destroyed is strengthening to the strong individual and he does not call it poison.

Even the most beautiful scenery is no longer assured of our love after we have lived in it for three months, and some distant coast attracts our avarice: possessions are generally diminished by possession.

The philosopher caught in the nets of language.

Whoever has looked deeply into the world might well guess what wisdom lies in the superficiality of men.