Wisdom comes by disillusionment.

The loftiest edifices need the deepest foundations.

Animals are born and bred in litters. Solitude grows blessed and peaceful only in old age.

why shouldnt things be largely absurd, futile, and transitory? they are so, and we are so, and they and we go together.

A sanctity hangs about the sources of our being, whether physical, social, or imaginary.

Our dignity is not in what we do, but what we understand.

Trust the man who hesitates in his speech and is quick and steady in action, but beware of long arguments and long beards.