Every man has enough power left to carry out that of which he is convinced.

Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do; and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.

If you wish to advance into the infinite, explore the finite in all directions.

National literature does not mean much these days; now is the age of world literature, and every one must contribute to hasten thearrival of that age.

They should be ashamed of themselves, all these sober people!

Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.

I hate all explanations; they who make them deceive either themselves or the other party,-generally both.