The really royal calling of the philosopher (as expressed by Alcuin the Anglo-Saxon): To correct what is wrong, and strengthen the right, and raise what is holy.

Most thinkers write badly, because they communicate not only their thoughts, but also the thinking of them.

Today a man of knowledge might well feel as though he were God transformed into an animal.

When one is young, one venerates and despises without that art of nuances which constitutes the best gain of life.

We should turn our death into a celebration, even if only out of a malice towards life: towards the woman who wants to leave--us!

Thinking evil is making evil.

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!