The Germans are incapable of any conception of greatness: proof Schumann.

Whatever is gold does not glitter. A gentle radiance belongs to the noblest metal.

A book calls for pen, ink, and a writing desk; today the rule is that pen, ink, and a writing desk call for a book.

When on a Sunday morning we hear the old bells ring out, we ask ourselves, "Is it possible! This is done on account of a Jew crucified two thousand years ago who said he was the Son of God. The proof of such an assertion is wanting".

I enquire now as to the genesis of a philologist and assert the following: 1. A young man cannot possibly know what Greeks and Romans are. 2. He does not know whether he is suited for finding out about them.

We cannot even reproduce our thoughts entirely in words.

It is far pleasanter to injure and afterwards beg forgiveness than to be injured and grant forgiveness. He who does the former gives evidence of power and afterwards of kindness of character.