There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.

Spiritual strength and passion, when accompanied by bad manners, only provoke loathing.

Priests ... these turkey-cocks of God.

One ought to hold on to one's heart; for if one lets it go, one soon loses control of the head too.

The essential thing ‘in heaven and earth’ is that there should be a long obedience in the same direction; there thereby results, and has always resulted in the long run, something which has made life worth living.

The familiarity of superiors embitters one, because it may not be returned.

We should not talk about our friends: otherwise we will talk away the feeling of friendship.