It is only because man believes himself to be free, not because he is free, that he experiences remorse and pricks of conscience.

The various languages placed side by side show that with words it is never a question of truth, never a question of adequate expression; otherwise, there would not be so many languages. The 'thing in itself' (which is precisely what the pure truth, apart from any of its consequences, would be) is likewise something quite incomprehensible to the creator of language and something not in the least worth striving for.

People who, out of an inborn moderation, leave every glass standing only half-emptied refuse to admit that everything in the world has its sediments and dregs.

We are doubly willing to jump into the water after some one who has fallen in, if there are people present who have not the courage to do so.

I admire the courage and wisdom of Socrates in everything he did, said--and did not say.

Sensuality often makes love grow too quickly, so that the root remains weak and is easy to pull out.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.