From every spot on earth we are equally near heaven and the infinite.
Nothing is more characteristic of a man than the manner in which he behaves toward fools.
It is work which gives flavor to life.
Cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing.
Men don't achieve truth because they lack humility and love of truth. They won't criticize their own beliefs. Truth would overwhelm them.
Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind, and therefore independence of all social, political or religious prejudice... It loves one thing only... truth.