Words express neither objects nor ourselves.

A great scholar is seldom a great philosopher.

The world is so full of simpletons and madmen, that one need not seek them in a madhouse.

Could we perfect human nature, we might also expect a perfect state of things.

One's roused by this, another finds that fit: Each loves the play for what he brings to it.

If you wish a wise answer, you must put a rational question.

I make presents to the mother but think of the daughter.