God is a too palpably clumsy answer; an answer which shows a lack of delicacy towards us thinkers-fundamentally, even a crude prohibition to us: you shall not think!

In true love it is the soul that envelops the body.

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

The value of many men and books rests solely on their faculty for compelling all to seek out the most hidden and intimate things.

Living in a constant chase after gain compels people to expend their spirit to the point of exhaustion.

I feel all those human beings to be pernicious who can no longer oppose what they love: they thereby ruin the best things and people.

If you are considering marriage, ask yourself one question: Will I still enjoy talking with her when I'm old?