the voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls

The criminal type is the type of the strong human being under unfavorable circumstances: a strong human being made sick.

Just as a waterfall grows slower and more lightly suspended as it plunges down, so the great man of action tends to act with greater calmness than his tempestuous desires prior to the deed would lead one to expect.

All truth is simple... is that not doubly a lie?

Love brings to light the lofty and hidden characteristics of the lover--what is rare and exceptional in him: to that extent it caneasily be deceptive with respect to what is normal in him.

There is more wisdom in your body than in your best wisdom. And who then knows why your body needs precisely your best wisdom?

He who recites dramatic works makes discoveries about his own character.