Science and art have that in common that everyday things seem to them new and attractive.

He who rejoices even at the stake triumphs not over pain but over the absence of pain where he had anticipated feeling it. A parable.

Should not the giver be thankful that the receiver received? Is not giving a need? Is not receiving, mercy?

And let that day be lost to us on which we did not dance once! And let that wisdom be false to us that brought no laughter with it!

Life is a well of joy; but for those out of whom an upset stomach speaks, which is the father of melancholy, all wells are poisoned.

But not to perish from internal distress and doubt when one inflicts great suffering and hears the cry of suffering : that is great, that belongs to greatness.

An attack on the roots of passion means an attack on the roots of life.