The tragedy is that we cannot believe the dogmas of religion and metaphysics if we have the strict methods of truth in heart and head, but on the other hand, we have become through the development of humanity so tenderly suffering that we need the highest kind of means of salvation and consolation: whence arises the danger that man may bleed to death through the truth that he realises.

The humanity of famous intellectuals lies in being wrong with gracious courtesy when dealing with those who are not famous.

He who humbles himself wants to be exalted.

The happiness of man is: I will. The happiness of woman is: he wills.

When you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you.

I love him whose soul is lavish, who wanteth no thanks and doth not give back: for he always bestoweth, and desireth not to keep for himself.

A noble soul is not the one that can manage the highest flights but the one that rises very little and falls very little but always dwells in a free, resplendent atmosphere and altitude.