I am my own heaven and hell!

Rigor pushed too far is sure to miss its aim, however good, as the bow snaps that is bent too stiffly.

When the gods were more manlike, Men were more godlike.

To the fool-king belongs the world.

To save all we must risk all.

Culture, far from giving us freedom, only develops, as it advances, new necessities; the fetters of the physical close more tightly around us, so that the fear of loss quenches even the ardent impulse toward improvement, and the maxims of passive obedience are held to be the highest wisdom of life.

I am my own heaven and hell!