Not their love of humanity, but the impotence of their love, prevents the Christians of today - burning us.

A little poison now and then: that makes for pleasant dreams. And a lot of poison at the end, for a pleasant death.

A man of genius is unbearable, unless he possesses at least two things besides: gratitude and purity.

Talking much about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself.

The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.

A good aphorism is too hard for the tooth of time, and is not worn away by all the centuries, although it serves as food for every epoch.

He turns all of his injuries into strengths, that which does not kill him makes him stronger, he is superman.