We criticize a man or a book most sharply when we sketch out their ideal.

There are no facts, only interpretations.

The consequences of our actions take hold of us, quite indifferent to our claim that meanwhile we have 'improved.

Astrology presupposes that the heavenly bodies are regulated in their movements in harmony with the destiny of mortals: the moral man presupposes that that which concerns himself most nearly must also be the heart and soul of things.

The relatives of a suicide hold it against him that out of consideration for their reputation he did not remain alive.

In our interactions with people, a benevolent hypocrisy is frequently required--acting as though we do not see through the motivesof their actions.

The hour-hand of life.