The object of convalescence ought to be to turn our attention to life: at other times, simply to our tasks!

The moral earth, too, is round! The moral earth, too, has its antipodes! The antipodes, too, have their right to exist! There is still another world to be discovered--and more than one! Set sail, you philosophers!

They would have to sing better songs for me to learn to have faith in their Redeemer; and his disciples would have to look more redeemed!

The bite of conscience, like the bite of a dog into a stone, is a stupidity.

Happiness is a fata morgana. the only way to not end up unhappy is to not long for happiness.

The will to overcome an emotion, is ultimately only the will of another, or of several other, emotions.

Genuine historical knowledge requires nobility of character, a profound understanding of human existence - not detachment and objectivity.