Don't force me into saying what I don't want to say, and what I won't say.

You may live a long while with some people and be on friendly terms with them and never speak openly with them from your soul.

I've become convinced that every person should treat himself strictly and even rudely and distrustfully; it's difficult to tame the beast in oneself.

Tempered, gradual animation, the methodical restrain of sensations and energies, the equilibrium of sickness and health in each creature--this is nature's essence, its immutable law, this is what it's based on and what it adheres to.

To desire and expect nothing for oneself and to have profound sympathy for others is genuine holiness.

Nothing is worse and more hurtful than a happiness that comes too late.

Go and try to disprove death. Death will disprove you, and that's all!