He who despises himself esteems himself as a self-despiser.

Animals know nothing of themselves, and they also know nothing of the world.

The moment Germany rises as a great power, France gains a new importance as a cultural power.

I love him who reserveth no share of spirit for himself, but wanteth to be wholly the spirit of his virtue: thus walketh he as spirit over the bridge.

We ought to face our destiny with courage.

It is some fundamental certainty which a noble soul has about itself, something which is not to be sought, is not to be found, and perhaps, also, is not to be lost. The noble soul has reverence for itself.

Strong currents drag many stones and bushes along with them, strong intellects many dense and muddled minds.