One lives for the day, one lives very fast, one lives very irresponsibly: precisely this is called "freedom."

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.

Higher than "thou shalt" stands "I will" (the heroes), and higher than "I will" stands "I am" (the Greek gods).

The person lives most beautifully who does not reflect upon existence

What is happening to me happens to all fruits that grow ripe. It is the honey in my veins that makes my blood thicker, and my soul quieter.

One loves ultimately one's desires, not the thing desired.

Oh great star! What would your happiness be if you did not have us to shine for?