Never trust a thought that didn't come by walking.

Whatever harm the evil may do, the harm done by the good is the most harmful harm.

A heart full of courage and cheerfulness needs a little danger from time to time, or the world gets unbearable.

Close beside my knowledge lies my black ignorance.

...one can speak with the utmost clearness, and yet not be heard by anyone.

To die proudly when it is no longer possible to live proudly. Death of one's own free choice, death at the proper time, with a clear head and with joyfulness, consummated in the midst of children and witnesses: so that an actual leave-taking is possible while he who is leaving is still there.

When a man is in love he endures more than at other times; he submits to everything.