It is nothing but fanaticism and beautiful soulism to expect very much (or even, much only) from humanity when it has forgotten how to wage war.

At the beginning of a marriage ask yourself whether this woman will be interesting to talk to from now until old age. Everything else in marriage is transitory: most of the time is spent in conversation.

Existence really is an imperfect tense that never becomes a present.

A sedentary life is the real sin against the Holy Spirit. Only those thoughts that come by walking have any value.

The higher culture an individual attains, the less field there is left for mockery and scorn.

Art raises its head where creeds relax.

Strong hope is a much greater stimulant of life than any single realised joy could be.