All our science calculates with abstracted individual external marks, which do not touch the inner existence of any single thing

The roots of the deepest love die in the heart, if not tenderly cherished.

Man is a central creature between the animals, that is to say, the most perfect form, which unites the traits of all in the most complete epitome.

Each nationality contains its centre of happiness within itself, as a bullet the centre of gravity.

Brave is the lion tamer, brave is the world subduer, but braver is the one who has subdued himself.

The craving for a delicate fruit is pleasanter than the fruit itself.

What destiny sends, bear! Whoever perseveres will be crowned.