A woman does not want the truth; what is truth to women? From the beginning, nothing has been more alien, repugnant, and hostile to woman than the truth - her great art is the lie, her highest concern is mere appearance and beauty.

That roguish and cheerful vice, politeness.

Man must become better and more evil.

Folk music is the original melody of man; it is the musical mirror of the world.

A friend whose hopes we cannot satisfy is a friend we would rather have as an enemy.

We must remain as close to the flowers, the grass, and the butterflies as the child is who is not yet so much taller than they are.

He divines remedies against injuries; he knows how to turn serious accidents to his own advantage; whatever does not kill him makes him stronger