Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle.
Before we blame we should first see whether we cannot excuse.
What is called an acute knowledge of human nature is mostly nothing but the observer's own weaknesses reflected back from others.
If we thought more for ourselves we would have very many more bad books and very many more good ones.
The feeling of health can only be gained by sickness.
Reason now gazes above the realm of the dark but warm feelings as the Alpine peaks do above the clouds. They behold the sun more clearly and distinctly, but they are cold and unfruitful.