Nothing is too high for a man to reach, but he must climb with care and confidence

Now, if we only had as many casks of butter as there are people here, then I would eat lots of butter!

Almighty God, thee only have I; thou steerest my fate, I must give myself up to thee! Give me a livelihood! Give me a bride! My blood wants love, as my heart does!

Travelling expands the mind rarely.

Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.

Brave soldier, never fear. Even though your death is near.

I have gone through the most terrible affair that could possibly happen; only imagine, my shadow has gone mad; I suppose such a poor, shallow brain, could not bear much; he fancies that he has become a real man, and that I am his shadow.