Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.

He who possesses greatness is cruel towards his secondary virtues and considerations.

I enquire now as to the genesis of a philologist and assert the following: 1. A young man cannot possibly know what Greeks and Romans are. 2. He does not know whether he is suited for finding out about them.

I awoke you from your sleep because I saw that you were having a nightmare. And now you are cross and say to me: "What are we supposed to do now? Everything is still night!" You ingrates! You should go to sleep again and dream better.

What was a lie in the father becomes a conviction in the son.

It is no doubt possible to fly--but first you must know how to dance like an angel.