In constructing concepts, we overlook the fact that no two things are the same. There is no such thing as the concept of a leaf, only billions and billions of leaves.

Style ought to prove that one believes in an idea; not only that one thinks it but also feels it.

My solitude doesn’t depend on the presence or absence of people; on the contrary, I hate who steals my solitude without, in exchange, offering me true company.

Only where there are graves are there resurrections.

To forget one's purpose is the commonest form of stupidity.

I love him who maketh his virtue his inclination and destiny: thus, for the sake of his virtue, he is willing to live on, or live no more.

The Germans are like women, you can scarcely ever fathom their depths - they haven't any.