One is fruitful only at the cost of being rich in contradictions.

Man would sooner have the Void for his purpose than be void of Purpose.

We hear only those questions for which we are in a position to find answers.

It is the privilege of greatness to confer intense happiness with insignificant gifts.

I feel all those human beings to be pernicious who can no longer oppose what they love: they thereby ruin the best things and people.

The best friend will probably acquire the best wife, because a good marriage is founded on the talent for friendship.

The Devil has the broadest perspectives for God; therefore, he keeps so far away from God -- the Devil being the most ancient friend of wisdom