Love of one is a piece of barbarism: for it is practised at the expense of all others. Love of God likewise.

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.

A few hours of mountain climbing make a blackguard and a saint two rather similar creatures.

Worldly Wisdom Do not stay in the field! Nor climb out of sight. The best view of the world Is from a medium height.

What do I care about the purring of one who cannot love, like the cat?

I have exposed myself and am not ashamed to stand there naked. "Shame" is what we call the monster that attached itself to men when they aspired beyond the animals.