To the fool-king belongs the world.

Gray hairs are death's blossoms.

Vast, colossal destiny, which raises man to fame, though it may also grind him to powder!

Aesthetic matters are fundamental for the harmonious development of both society and the individual.

We can never replace a friend. When a man is fortunate enough to have several, he finds they are all different. No one has a double in friendship.

Truth exists for the wise, beauty for the feeling heart.

If you want to study yourself, look into the hearts of other people. If you want to study other people, look into your own heart.