The thought is merely a sign, as the word is merely a sign for the thought.

What is happening to me happens to all fruits that grow ripe. It is the honey in my veins that makes my blood thicker, and my soul quieter.

How good music and bad reasons sound when one marches against an enemy.

To the good warrior soundeth "thou shalt" pleasanter than "I will." And all that is dear unto you, ye shall first have it commanded unto you.

Above all, there is no exception to this rule: that the idea of political superiority always resolves itself into the idea of psychological superiority.

When virtue has slept it will arise more vigorous.

One who has given up any hope of winning a fight or has clearly lost it wants his style in fighting to be admired all the more.