That which does not destroy, strengthens.

Truth will have no gods before it.- The belief in truth begins with the doubt of all truths in which one has previously believed.

Every profound spirit needs a mask: even more, around every profound spirit a mask is continually growing.

Sometimes in conversation the sound of our own voice distracts us and misleads us into making assertions that in no way express our true opinions.

One never dives into the water to save a drowning man more eagerly than when there are others present who dare not take the risk.

We are praised or blamed, as the one or the other may be expedient, for displaying to advantage our power of discernment.

Lift up your hearts, my brothers, high, higher! And don't forget about your legs either! Lift up your legs as well, you good dancers, and better yet--stand also on your heads!