It is related of an Englishman that he hanged himself to avoid the daily task of dressing and undressing.

Then to the depths! - I could as well say height: It's all the same.

Nature goes her own way, and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.

A person hears only what they understand.

But one must know where one stands, and where the others wish to go.

There is strong shadow where there is much light.

There are two things parents should give their children roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly).