There is in general good reason to suppose that in several respects the gods could all benefit from instruction by us human beings. We humans are - more humane.

Every profound spirit needs a mask.

“Evil men have no songs.” How is it, then, that the Russians have songs?

Let thy virtue be too high for the familiarity of names, and if thou must speak of it, be not ashamed to stammer about it.

Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education; dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and, need I add that one must also be able to dance with the pen?

It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover of knowledge is reluctant to step into its waters.

At heart I am a warrior.