The philosopher caught in the nets of language.

And if a man goes through fire for his doctrine - what does that prove? Verily, it is more if your own doctrine comes out of your own fire.

There is not enough love and goodness in the world to permit giving any of it away to imaginary beings.

I love him who justifieth the future ones, and redeemeth the past ones: for he is willing to succumb through the present ones.

I love him who is ashamed when the dice fall in his favour, and who then asketh: "Am I a dishonest player?" - for he is willing to succumb.

The more a person indulges himself the less others are willing to indulge him.

The real question is: How much truth can I stand?