It takes a very deep-rooted opinion to survive unexpressed.
To reflect is to disturb one's thoughts.
What scientist would not long to go on living, if only to see how the little truths he has brought to light will grow up?
We spend our time envying people whom we wouldn't wish to be.
Literature: proclaiming in front of everyone what one is careful to conceal from one's immediate circle
Nothing leads the scientist so astray as a premature truth.