In the world of high finance the shilling of the idle rich man can buy more than that of the poor, industrious man.

In order to acquire intellect one must need it. One loses it when it is no longer necessary.

Few serve truth in truth because only few have the pure will to be just, and of those again very few have the strength to be just.

He who does not desire much more from things than knowledge of them easily makes peace with his soul.

A sure way to irritate people and to put evil thoughts into their heads is to keep them waiting a long time. This makes them immoral.

He who bears injustice alone is terrible to behold.

Let us not underestimate the privileges of the mediocre. As one climbs higher, life becomes ever harder, the coldness increases, responsibility increases.