The poison by which the weaker nature is destroyed is strengthening to the strong individual and he does not call it poison.

Strength is the morality of the man who stands out from the rest, and it is mine.

To the good warrior soundeth "thou shalt" pleasanter than "I will." And all that is dear unto you, ye shall first have it commanded unto you.

How much truth can a spirit bear, how much truth can a spirit dare? ... that became for me more and more the real measure of value.

Immature is the love of the youth, and immature his hatred of man and earth. His mind and the wings of his spirit are still tied down and heavy.

The scaffolding must be removed once the house is built.

The heart and hand of those who always mete out become callous from always meting out.