After all, what would be "beautiful" if the contradiction had not first become conscious of itself, if the ugly had not first said to itself: "I am ugly"?.

Strong currents drag many stones and bushes along with them, strong intellects many dense and muddled minds.

For as long as they praise you, never forget that it is not yet your own path that you walk, but another person's.

The last Christian died on a cross.

A heart full of courage and cheerfulness needs a little danger from time to time, or the world gets unbearable.

Do you suppose that sacrifice is the hallmark of moral action?--Just stop to consider whether sacrifice is not involved in every action that is done with deliberation, the worst as well as the best.

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