Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.

Energy is the basis of everything. Every Jew, no matter how insignificant, is engaged in some decisive and immediate pursuit of a goal... It is the most perpetual people of the earth.

The world runs on from one folly to another; and the man who, solely from regard to the opinion of others, and without any wish or necessity of his own, toils after gold, honour, or any other phantom, is no better than a fool.

Those that are firm in their will mold the world to themselves.

There is no way to face the great advantages of another person than through love.

We are pantheists when we study nature, polytheists when we write poetry, monotheists in our morality.

The loss of a much-prized treasure is only half felt when we have not regarded its tenure as secure.