On the stage on which we are observing it, — Universal History — Spirit displays itself in its most concrete reality.

In a true tragedy, both parties must be right.

When liberty is mentioned, we must always be careful to observe whether it is not really the assertion of private interests which is thereby designated.

The length of the journey has to be borne with, for every moment is necessary.

Truth is found neither in the thesis nor the antithesis, but in an emergent synthesis which reconciles the two.

Freedom is the fundamental character of the will, as weight is of matter... That which is free is the will. Will without freedom is an empty word.

Evil resides in the very gaze which perceives Evil all around itself.