It is only when we have ceased to be the followers of our followers that we comprehend how meaningless followers are.

But every soil becomes finally exhausted, and the ploughshare of evil must always come once more.

Many are obstinate with regard to the pathway once they have set upon it, few with regard to the goal.

Natural death is independent of all reason and is really an irrational death, in which the pitiable substance of the shell determines how long the kernel is to exist or not; in which, accordingly, the stunted, diseased and dull witted jailer is lord, and indicates the moment at which his distinguished prisoner shall die.

A little wisdom is indeed possible; but this blessed security have I found in all things, that they prefer--to DANCE on the feet of chance.

How little is required for pleasure! The sound of a bagpipe - without music, life would be an error.

The dyed-in-the-wool teacher takes everything seriously only with respect to his students--himself included.