I love him who is of a free spirit and a free heart: thus is his head only the bowels of his heart; his heart, however, causeth his down-going.

Speaking is a beautiful folly; with that man dances over all things.

Great things demand that we either remain silent about them or speak in a great manner: in a great manner, that is-cynically and with innocence.

I know no other way to associate with great tasks than as play: as a sign of greatness, this is an essential presupposition.

Physician, help yourself: thus help your patient too. Let this be his best help: that he may behold with his eyes the man who heals himself.

He divines remedies against injuries; he knows how to turn serious accidents to his own advantage; whatever does not kill him makes him stronger

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