The true courage of civilized nations is readiness for sacrifice in the service of the state, so that the individual counts as only one amongst many. The important thing here is not personal mettle but aligning oneself with the universal.

To be independent of public opinion is the first formal condition of achieving anything great.

Science and knowledge, especially that of philosophy, came from the Arabs into the West.

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

World history is a court of judgment.

In a true tragedy, both parties must be right.

God is the absolute truth...