One real world is enough.

Saints cannot arise where there have been no warriors, nor philosophers where a prying beast does not remain hidden in the depths.

Do not have evil-doers for friends, do not have low people for friends: have virtuous people for friends, have for friends the best of men.

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

The profoundest affinities are those most readily felt, and though a thousand later considerations may overlay and override them, they remain a background and standard for all happiness. If we trace them out we succeed.

Man is as full of potential as he is of importance.

The soul, too has her virginity and must bleed a little before bearing fruit.