A man far oftener appears to have a decided character from persistently following his temperament than from persistently following his principles.

And if you are not a bird, then beware of coming to rest above an abyss.

The danger in happiness - "Now everything is turning out right for me; from now on i'll love every turn of fate - Who wants to be my fate?

Egoism is the law of perspective applied to feelings: what is closest appears large and weighty, and as one moves farther away size and weight decrease.

They're so cold, these scholars! May lightning strike their food so that their mouths learn how to eat fire!

Heraclitus was an opponent of all democratic parties.

Pity is the most pleasant feeling in those who have not much pride and have no prospect of great conquests; for them the easy prey - and that is what all who suffer are - is enchanting.