When good friends praise a gifted person he often appears to be delighted with them out of politeness and goodwill, but in reality he feels indifferent.

The end of a melody is not its goal; but nonetheless, if the melody had not reached its end it would not have reached its goal either. A parable.

Where do your greatest dangers lie?--In pity.

Oh, how much is today hidden by science! Oh, how much it is expected to hide!

There is no pre-established harmony between the furtherance of truth and the well-being of mankind.

Human life is inexplicable, and still without meaning: a fool may decide its fate.

"Body am I, and soul" - so saith the child. And why should one not speak like children?